✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with S

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SODIUM IODIDE

Sodium iodide is a salt that can be used in some specialized formulations, but is not a common skincare ingredient.

sodium isethionate

A surfactant used for cleansing and creating lather, often in bar soaps.

Sodium Isethionate

Gentle surfactant used for cleansing and creating lather

SODIUM ISETHIONATE

Sodium isethionate is a mild surfactant used for cleansing.

Sodium Isethionate.

Gentle surfactant used for cleansing and creating lather

Sodium Isostearate

Emulsifier that helps mix oil and water-based ingredients

Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate

Emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent

Sodium Kernelate

Cleansing agent derived from saponified kernel oil

Sodium L-Pyrrolidone Carboxylate

Humectant that helps skin retain moisture

sodium lactate

A humectant and skin conditioning agent that helps hydrate the skin.

Sodium Lactate

Humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps maintain skin hydration

SODIUM LACTATE

Sodium lactate is a humectant and a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor.

Sodium Lactate (Fermented Beet-Derived Moisturizer)°°

Humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps maintain skin hydration

Sodium Lactate (L)

Humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps maintain skin hydration

Sodium Lactate (Lactic Acid)

Humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps maintain skin hydration

Sodium Lactate.

Humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps maintain skin hydration

Sodium Lactate*

Humectant and skin-conditioning agent that helps maintain skin hydration

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate / Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer

Emulsifier and film-former

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer

Emulsifier and film-former

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/​Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer

Emulsifier and film-former

Sodium Lau - ryl Sulfoacetate

Gentle surfactant used for cleansing and creating lather

Sodium Lauraminopropionate

Surfactant used for cleansing

sodium laurate

A surfactant used for its cleansing and foaming properties, often found in soaps.

Sodium Laurate

Surfactant used for cleansing and creating lather

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Surfactant that cleanses and creates foam, can be drying for some

SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE

Sodium laureth sulfate is a surfactant used for cleansing, known for its lathering properties.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (68585-34-2)

Surfactant that cleanses and creates foam, can be drying for some

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Emulgator)

Surfactant that cleanses and creates foam, can be drying for some

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (Lauriletersulfato De Sódio)

Surfactant that cleanses and creates foam, can be drying for some

Sodium Laureth Sulfate(Coconut Based)

Surfactant that cleanses and creates foam, can be drying for some

Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate

Surfactant that cleanses and creates foam, can be drying for some

Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate

Mild surfactant used for cleansing

Sodium Laureth-4 Phosphate

Mild surfactant and emulsifier

Sodium Laureth-5 Carboxylate

Mild surfactant used for cleansing

Sodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate

Mild surfactant used for cleansing

Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate

Surfactant that cleanses and creates foam, can be drying for some

Sodium Lauroampho Pg-acetate Phosphate

Mild surfactant and cleansing agent that creates foam.

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Mild amphoteric surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate Acetic Acid

Amphoteric surfactant used for cleansing and foaming, often in combination with other surfactants.

Sodium Lauroy l Lactylate

Emulsifier and surfactant that helps to stabilize formulations and cleanse the skin.

sodium lauroyl

A component of surfactants, indicating cleansing properties.

Sodium Lauroyl

This is an incomplete ingredient name and likely refers to a derivative of lauric acid used as a surfactant or emulsifier.

Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate

Amino acid-based surfactant used for gentle cleansing and foam boosting.

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

Amino acid-based surfactant known for its mildness and excellent cleansing properties.

Sodium Lauroyl Glycinate

Amino acid-derived surfactant that provides gentle cleansing and good foaming.

SODIUM LAUROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

This ingredient is a hydrolyzed collagen derivative that can help condition and moisturize the skin.

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk

A derivative of silk protein used as a conditioning agent and surfactant.

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its excellent cleansing and foaming properties.

SODIUM LAUROYL ISETHIONATE

Sodium lauroyl isethionate is a mild surfactant used for cleansing.

Sodium lauroyl lactylate

Emulsifier that helps to blend oil and water components in a formula.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Emulsifier and surfactant that helps to stabilize formulations and cleanse the skin.

SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE

Sodium lauroyl lactylate is an emulsifier and surfactant that can help stabilize formulations and cleanse the skin.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate (13557-75-0)

Emulsifier and surfactant that helps to stabilize formulations and cleanse the skin.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate.

Emulsifier and surfactant that helps to stabilize formulations and cleanse the skin.

Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate

Gentle surfactant that creates lather and cleanses the skin.

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its excellent cleansing and foaming properties.

SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE

Sodium lauroyl methyl isethionate is a mild surfactant used for cleansing.

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate (Coconut Derived)

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its excellent cleansing and foaming properties.

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl lsethionate

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its excellent cleansing and foaming properties.

Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Lauroyl Methylisethionate

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its excellent cleansing and foaming properties.

Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids

Gentle cleansing agent derived from oats, known for its mildness and skin-conditioning properties.

SODIUM LAUROYL SALICYLIC ACID

Sodium lauroyl salicylate is a derivative of salicylic acid, offering exfoliating and pore-cleansing benefits.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming, known for its good lathering properties.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (40%)

Mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming, known for its good lathering properties.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (Cleanser Derived From Plants)

Mild surfactant derived from plants, used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (Cleansing Agent)

Mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming, known for its good lathering properties.

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate*

Mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming, known for its good lathering properties.

Sodium Lauroyl Silk Amino Acids

A derivative of silk protein used as a conditioning agent and surfactant.

Sodium LauroylGlutamate

Amino acid-based surfactant known for its mildness and excellent cleansing properties.

Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulphate

A common surfactant used for cleansing and foaming, but can be drying for some skin types.

Sodium Lauryl Glucose Carboxylate

A mild, plant-derived surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Lauryl Phosphate

A surfactant used for cleansing and foaming, generally considered milder than sulfates.

Sodium lauryl sulfate

Cleansing agent that creates lather but can be drying and irritating for some.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

A strong surfactant that creates a rich lather but can be stripping and irritating for some.

SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE

Sodium lauryl sulfate is a surfactant used for cleansing, but can be irritating for some skin types.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (68585-47-7)

A strong surfactant that creates a rich lather but can be stripping and irritating for some.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate.

A strong surfactant that creates a rich lather but can be stripping and irritating for some.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate*

A strong surfactant that creates a rich lather but can be stripping and irritating for some.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that provides good cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate (Cleanser)

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that provides good cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate*

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that provides good cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Lauryl Sulfocetate

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant that provides good cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Lauryl Sulphate

A strong surfactant that creates a rich lather but can be stripping and irritating for some.

Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate

A mild, plant-derived surfactant that provides good cleansing and foaming.

Sodium levulinate

Skin conditioning agent and preservative booster.

Sodium Levulinate

A salt of levulinic acid, used as a skin conditioning agent and preservative booster.

SODIUM LEVULINATE

Sodium levulinate is a skin-conditioning agent and can also act as a preservative booster.

Sodium Levulinate?

A salt of levulinic acid, used as a skin conditioning agent and preservative booster.

Sodium Levulinate(Plant Origin)

A salt of levulinic acid derived from plants, used as a skin conditioning agent and preservative booster.

Sodium Ma/​Diisobutylene Copolymer

A film-forming agent used in hairspray and styling products.

Sodium Ma/​Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer

A film-forming agent used in hairspray and styling products.

SODIUM MAGNESIUM ALUMINUM SILICATE

This is a clay mineral used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.

Sodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate

A mineral compound used as a thickening agent or opacifier.

SODIUM MAGNESIUM FLUOROSILICATE

This is a mineral salt used as a thickening agent and stabilizer.

Sodium Magnesium Silicate

A mineral compound used as a thickening agent or opacifier.

SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILICATE

This is a mineral salt used as a thickening agent and stabilizer.

SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILVER PHOSPHATE

This ingredient is likely used for its antimicrobial properties as a preservative.

Sodium Mangoamphoacetate

A mild surfactant derived from mango, used for gentle cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Mannose Phosphate

A skin conditioning agent that helps to improve skin hydration and texture.

sodium metabisulfite

Used as a preservative and antioxidant to prevent product degradation.

Sodium Metabisulfite

An antioxidant and preservative that prevents oxidation and microbial growth.

Sodium Metabisulfite

Preservative and antioxidant that prevents product degradation.

SODIUM METABISULFITE

Sodium metabisulfite is an antioxidant and preservative that can also act as a pH adjuster.

SODIUM METABISULFITE (AS A PRESERVATIVE).

Sodium metabisulfite is an antioxidant and preservative that can also act as a pH adjuster.

Sodium Metabisulfite.

An antioxidant and preservative that prevents oxidation and microbial growth.

Sodium Metabisulfite. 陰凉干燥處保存

An antioxidant and preservative that prevents oxidation and microbial growth.

Sodium Metabisulphite

An antioxidant and preservative that prevents oxidation and microbial growth.

Sodium Metabisulte

An antioxidant and preservative that prevents oxidation and microbial growth.

Sodium Metaphosphate

A chelating agent that helps to improve the stability and performance of formulations.

Sodium Metaphosphate

Chelating agent that binds metal ions, improving product stability.

SODIUM METAPHOSPHATE

Sodium metaphosphate is a chelating agent that helps to improve the stability and efficacy of formulations.

SODIUM METASILCATE

Sodium metasilicate is an alkaline salt used as a pH adjuster and cleaning agent.

Sodium Metasilicate

A builder and pH adjuster, often used in cleaning products.

SODIUM METASILICATE

Sodium metasilicate is an alkaline salt used as a pH adjuster and cleaning agent.

Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer

A conditioning agent and film former.

Sodium Methoxy PEG-16 Maleate/​Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer

A conditioning agent and film former.

Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate (Coconut Derived)

A mild surfactant derived from coconut, used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its gentle cleansing and good foaming.

SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE

Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil, used for cleansing.

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate (Cleanser)

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its gentle cleansing and good foaming.

Sodium Methyl Isethionate

A mild, sulfate-free surfactant derived from coconut oil, known for its excellent cleansing and foaming properties.

Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

SODIUM METHYL LAUROYL TAURATE

Sodium methyl lauroyl taurate is a mild surfactant derived from lauric acid, used for cleansing.

Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate

Gentle surfactant that creates lather and cleanses the skin.

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Methyl Palmitate Sulfonate

A surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Methylparaben

A preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi, but can be a skin irritant for some.

Sodium Methylparaben.

A preservative that prevents the growth of bacteria and fungi, but can be a skin irritant for some.

Sodium Methyltaurate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

SODIUM METHYLTAURATE

Sodium methyltaurate is a surfactant used for cleansing.

Sodium Monofluorophosphate

An active ingredient in toothpaste that helps prevent cavities by strengthening tooth enamel.

Sodium monofluorophosphate 0.76%

Active ingredient used in toothpaste for cavity prevention.

Sodium Myreth Sulfate

A surfactant that provides good cleansing and lathering, but can be irritating for sensitive skin.

Sodium Myristate

A fatty acid salt used as a surfactant and emulsifier.

Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate

An amino acid-based surfactant known for its mildness and cleansing properties.

SODIUM MYRISTOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

This ingredient is a hydrolyzed collagen derivative that can help condition and moisturize the skin.

Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming.

Sodium Nitrate

A salt used as a preservative in food, but not typically in cosmetics.

Sodium Nitrite

A salt used as a preservative in food, but not typically in cosmetics.

SODIUM NITRITE

Sodium nitrite is a salt used in some industrial processes and as a preservative in food, but is not typically used in skincare.

Sodium o-Phenylphenate

Preservative used to prevent microbial growth.

sodium oleate

A surfactant used for its cleansing properties, often in soap formulations.

Sodium Oleate

A surfactant and emulsifier derived from oleic acid.

Sodium Oleate.

A surfactant and emulsifier derived from oleic acid.

Sodium Olefin Sulfonate

A surfactant that provides good cleansing and foaming, often used as a milder alternative to sulfates.

Sodium Oleoyl Hyaluronate

A derivative of hyaluronic acid that acts as a humectant to attract and retain moisture in the skin.

SODIUM OLEOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

This ingredient is a hydrolyzed collagen derivative that can help condition and moisturize the skin.

Sodium Oleoyl Sarcosinate

A mild surfactant used for cleansing and foaming properties in skincare products.

Sodium Oleth Sulfate

A surfactant that creates lather and cleanses the skin, but can be drying for some.

Sodium Oleth-8 Phosphate

An emulsifier and surfactant that helps to blend oil and water and cleanse the skin.

Sodium Olivate

The sodium salt of olive oil fatty acids, used as a cleansing agent and emulsifier.

Sodium Olivate (Olive Oil Castile)

A gentle cleansing agent derived from saponified olive oil, known for its mildness.

Sodium Olivate (Olive Oil)

A cleansing agent derived from saponified olive oil, providing gentle cleansing.

Sodium Olivate (Saponified Olive Oil)

A soap derived from olive oil, used for its cleansing and lathering properties.

Sodium Olivate**

The sodium salt of olive oil fatty acids, used as a cleansing agent and emulsifier.

Sodium Oxide

Used as a pH adjuster in cosmetic formulations.

SODIUM OXIDE

Sodium oxide is a highly reactive compound and not typically used in cosmetic formulations.

Sodium Oxidized Starch Acetate/Succinate

A film-forming agent that can provide texture and stability to cosmetic products.

Sodium Palm Kernelate

The salt of palm kernel oil fatty acids, used as a cleansing agent in soaps.

Sodium Palm Kernelate*

The salt of palm kernel oil fatty acids, used as a cleansing agent in soaps.

sodium palmate

A salt of fatty acids from palm oil, used as a cleansing agent in soaps.

Sodium Palmate

The salt of palm oil fatty acids, used as a cleansing agent in soaps.

Sodium Palmate Kernelate

A cleansing agent derived from saponified palm kernel oil.

Sodium Palmate*

The salt of palm oil fatty acids, used as a cleansing agent in soaps.

Sodium Palmitate

The salt of palmitic acid, used as a cleansing agent and emulsifier in soaps and cosmetics.

SODIUM PALMITATE

Sodium palmitate is a salt of palmitic acid, used as a surfactant and cleansing agent.

SODIUM PALMITOYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

This ingredient is a hydrolyzed collagen derivative that can help condition and moisturize the skin.

Sodium Palmitoyl Proline

A peptide derivative that can help condition and moisturize the skin.

SODIUM PALMITOYL PROLINE

Sodium palmitoyl proline is a peptide derivative that can help condition and moisturize the skin.

Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate

A mild surfactant used for its cleansing and foaming properties.

Sodium Pantothenate

A derivative of Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid), known for its moisturizing and skin-conditioning properties.

SODIUM PASSIFLORA EDULIS SEEDATE

This is a salt derived from passion fruit seed oil, likely used for its emollient and conditioning properties.

sodium pca

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, acting as a humectant.

Sodium Pca

A humectant that helps to keep the skin hydrated by attracting water.

Sodium PCA

A component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, it is a humectant that attracts moisture.

SODIUM PCA

Sodium PCA is a component of the skin's natural moisturizing factor, acting as a humectant.

Sodium PCA (Botanical Salt Humectant)°°

A plant-derived humectant that helps to draw moisture into the skin.

Sodium PCA (L)

A humectant that helps to keep the skin hydrated by attracting water.

Sodium PCA (Napca)

A humectant that mimics the skin's natural moisturizing factors to hydrate the skin.

Sodium PCA (Plant-Derived Humectant)°°

A humectant derived from plants that helps to bind moisture to the skin.

Sodium PCA (Sodium L Pyroglutamate)

A humectant that is a derivative of glutamic acid, helping to hydrate the skin.

Sodium PCA (Sodium L-Pyroglutamate)

A humectant that helps to maintain skin hydration by attracting and holding water.

Sodium Pca*

A humectant that helps to keep the skin hydrated by attracting water.

Sodium PCA*

A humectant that helps to keep the skin hydrated by attracting water.

Sodium PEG-4 Pei-6 Phosphonate

A chelating agent that helps to stabilize formulations by binding to metal ions.

SODIUM PEG-50 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL SUCCINATE

This is a surfactant and emulsifier derived from hydrogenated castor oil, used for cleansing and stabilizing formulations.

Sodium Peg-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate

A mild surfactant derived from olive oil, used for cleansing and emulsifying.

Sodium PEG-7 Olive Oil Carboxylate

A mild surfactant derived from olive oil, used for cleansing and emulsifying.

Sodium Perborate

Historically used as a bleaching agent, it is generally not recommended for skincare due to potential irritation.

Sodium Persulfate

A strong oxidizing agent, typically used in hair bleaching products, not suitable for direct skin application.

SODIUM PERSULFATE

Sodium persulfate is a strong oxidizing agent, often used in hair bleaching products, and can be irritating.

Sodium Phe - nylbenzimidazole Sulfonate

A UV filter used in sunscreens to protect the skin from UVB radiation.

SODIUM PHENOXIDE

Sodium phenoxide is the sodium salt of phenol, which can be used as a preservative but is less common than phenoxyethanol.

Sodium Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonate

A UV filter that absorbs UVB radiation, used in sunscreens.

sodium phosphate

Can be used as a pH adjuster or buffering agent in formulations.

Sodium phosphate

pH adjuster and buffering agent.

Sodium Phosphate

Used as a pH adjuster, buffering agent, or emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.