✦ Ingredient Glossary

Ingredients starting with S

3,334 ingredients with safety ratings, purposes, and interaction warnings. Page 15 of 17.

SR-RAINBOW TROUT OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-1

This is a peptide blend, likely for skin conditioning and repair.

SR-RAINBOW TROUT OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-11

This is a peptide blend, likely for skin conditioning and repair.

SR-RAINBOW TROUT OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-13

This is a peptide blend, likely for skin conditioning and repair.

SR-RAINBOW TROUT OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-8

This is a peptide blend, likely for skin conditioning and repair.

SR-RAINBOW TROUT OLIGOPEPTIDE-1 SH-POLYPEPTIDE-9

This is a peptide blend, likely for skin conditioning and repair.

SR-SILKWORM POLYPEPTIDE-1

Peptide that may support skin elasticity and firmness.

SR-SILKWORM POLYPEPTIDE-2

Peptide that may support skin elasticity and firmness.

SR-SPIDER OLIGOPEPTIDE-1

Peptide that may have skin-conditioning and anti-aging properties.

SR-SPIDER POLYPEPTIDE-1

Peptide that may have skin-conditioning and anti-aging properties.

SR-SPIDER POLYPEPTIDE-2

Peptide that may have skin-conditioning and anti-aging properties.

SR-SPIDER POLYPEPTIDE-3

Peptide that may have skin-conditioning and anti-aging properties.

SR-SPIDER POLYPEPTIDE-4

Peptide that may have skin-conditioning and anti-aging properties.

SR-SPIDER POLYPEPTIDE-5

Peptide that may have skin-conditioning and anti-aging properties.

SR-STAPHYLOCOCCUS PHAGE 2638A POLYPEPTIDE-1

A peptide derived from a bacteriophage, its specific skincare benefits are not widely documented.

SR-TIGER POLYPEPTIDE-1

Peptide that may support skin regeneration and repair.

SR-TIGER POLYPEPTIDE-2

Peptide that may support skin regeneration and repair.

SR-TURTLE POLYPEPTIDE-1

Peptide that may support skin elasticity and hydration.

SR-WASP SPIDER POLYPEPTIDE-1

Peptide that may have skin-conditioning and anti-aging properties.

St Helens

A synthetic peptide designed to mimic collagen, potentially offering skin firming and moisturizing benefits.

St Johns Wort Extract

This appears to be a brand name or product name, not an ingredient.

St. John’S Wort (Hypericum Perforatum)

An extract with potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

St. John'S Wort (Hypericum Perforatum) Leaves

An extract with potential anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

STABILISANTS (GOMME ARABIQUE

Acts as a stabilizer and thickener in cosmetic formulations.

Stabilisator (Kaliumphosphate).

Guar gum is a thickening agent derived from guar beans.

Stabilisator Carrageen

Potassium phosphates can act as buffering agents or emulsifiers.

Stabilisator)

Carrageenan is a thickening and emulsifying agent derived from seaweed.

Stabilisatoren (E414

Sugar can act as a humectant or thickener.

Stabilisatoren (Johannisbrotkernmehl

E414 refers to Gum Arabic, which is a thickening and emulsifying agent.

Stabilisatoren (Methylcellulose

Locust bean gum is a thickening and stabilizing agent.

Stabiliser (Ferris gluconate)

Cellulose gum is a thickening and stabilizing agent.

Stabiliser (Guar gum)

Ferrous gluconate can act as a colorant or antioxidant.

STABILISER)

A general term for an ingredient that helps maintain the stability of a formulation.

stabilizer

A general term for an ingredient that maintains the stability of a formulation.

Stabilizer (INS 407)

Citric acid is a pH adjuster and antioxidant.

Stabilizers (E440

INS 407 refers to Carrageenan, a thickening and emulsifying agent derived from seaweed.

Stainless steel

E440 refers to Pectin, which can act as a thickener or gelling agent.

Standardized to 40% Isoflavones)

This is a material, not a skincare ingredient.

stannous chloride

Used as a stabilizer and antioxidant, can also have antimicrobial properties.

stannous fluoride

Antimicrobial agent used in toothpaste to prevent cavities and reduce gingivitis.

Stannous Fluoride 0.454% w/w

Isoflavones are plant compounds with antioxidant properties, often derived from soy.

Star Anise

An active ingredient used in toothpaste for cavity prevention and anti-sensitivity.

Star Flower Extract

Water is a solvent and base for many cosmetic formulations.

Starch

A synthetic mineral used to create shimmer and texture in cosmetics.

Starch Acetate

Can act as a thickening agent or absorbent in cosmetic formulations.

Starch Diethylaminoethyl Ether

A modified starch used as a thickening or film-forming agent.

Starch Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

A modified starch used for conditioning and thickening properties.

Starch Tallowate

A cationic starch derivative used as a conditioning agent, particularly in hair care.

Starfish Coelomic Fluid Extract

A combination of starch and tallowate, likely used as an emulsifier or thickener.

Starfruit (Averrhoa Carambola) Extract°°

An unusual ingredient, potentially used for its unique biological properties, but efficacy and safety are not widely established.

Stärke

German for 'Starch', used as a thickener or absorbent in cosmetics.

Stärke (_Weizen_)

German for 'Wheat Starch', used as a thickener or absorbent in cosmetics.

Stärke (Kartoffel

German for 'Potato Starch', used as a thickener or absorbent in cosmetics.

Starterkulturen

Water is a solvent and base for many cosmetic formulations.

Stauntonia Hexaphylla Extract

Starter cultures are used in fermentation and are not typically direct skincare ingredients.

Steam Distilled Rose Water

A solvent and emollient that helps to create a smooth, long-lasting finish.

Steapyrium Chloride

Rose water has soothing, hydrating, and antioxidant properties.

Stearalkonium Bentonite

A cationic surfactant used as a conditioning agent, particularly in hair care.

Stearalkonium Chloride

A clay derivative used as a thickening and suspending agent.

Stearalkonium Hectorite

A cationic surfactant used as a conditioning agent and emulsifier.

STEARALKONIUM HECTORITE

A clay derivative used as a thickening and suspending agent.

stearamide amp

Emulsifier and emollient that helps to condition and soften the skin.

Stearamide Amp

A fatty amide used as an emulsifier, thickener, and emollient.

Stearamide AMP

A clay derivative used as a thickening and suspending agent.

STEARÁMIDE AMP

A conditioning agent and emulsifier.

STEARAMIDOPROP

Likely an incomplete ingredient name, often part of conditioning agents.

Stearamidopropyl

A fatty amide used as an emulsifier, thickener, and emollient.

STEARAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

A mild surfactant and conditioning agent.

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

This is an incomplete ingredient name, likely part of a longer chain like Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine.

STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

A conditioning agent and emulsifier.

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine (Plant Derived)

A conditioning agent and emulsifier, often used in hair care.

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine Lactate

A plant-derived conditioning agent and emulsifier, often used in hair care.

Stearamine

A conditioning agent and emulsifier with potential moisturizing benefits.

Stearamine Oxide

A fatty amine used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent.

Stearate

A surfactant used as a foam booster, emulsifier, and conditioning agent.

STEARATE CITRATE

An emulsifier that helps blend oil and water ingredients.

STEARC ACID

A fatty acid used as an emollient and thickener.

STEARDIMONIUM HYDROXYPROPYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

A conditioning agent derived from collagen that improves hair and skin texture.

Steareth- 2

A salt or ester of stearic acid, often used as an emulsifier or thickener.

Steareth-10

A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water.

Steareth-10 Allyl Ether/​Acrylates Copolymer

A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water.

Steareth-100

A polymer used as a thickener and stabilizer in cosmetic formulations.

Steareth-100/PEG-136/HDI Copolymer

A non-ionic surfactant and emulsifier used to help mix oil and water.

Steareth-15

A complex polymer used as a thickener and emulsifier.

steareth-2

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water components in a formulation.

Steareth-2

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

STEARETH-2

An emulsifier and surfactant that helps mix oil and water.

steareth-20

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water components in a formulation.

Steareth-20

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

STEARETH-20

An emulsifier and surfactant that helps mix oil and water.

Steareth-200

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

steareth-21

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water components in a formulation.

Steareth-21

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

STEARETH-21

An emulsifier and surfactant that helps mix oil and water.

Steareth-21 (Emulsifier)

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Steareth-30

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Steareth-4

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Steareth-6

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

STEARETH-6

An emulsifier and surfactant that helps mix oil and water.

stearic acid

Emollient and emulsifier that helps to soften and smooth the skin, and stabilize formulations.

Stearic acid

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearic Acid

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

STEARIC ACID

A fatty acid used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.

Stearic Acid (Derived From Coconut)

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearic Acid (Plant-Derived Emulsifier)°

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Stearic Acid (Skin Conditioner)

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearic Acid (Skin-Conditioner)

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearic Acid (Vegan Fatty Acid)°°

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearic Acid (Vegetable Derived)

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearic Acid (Vegetable)

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearic Acid'

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearic Acid*

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearic Acid°

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

stearic aid

Likely a misspelling of Stearic Acid, an emollient and emulsifier.

Stearoxy Dimethicone

Emollient and conditioning agent that provides a smooth feel.

Stearoxyl hydroxypropyl methylcellulose

Thickener and film-former that can improve texture and provide a smooth feel.

Stearoxymethicone/Dimethicone Copolymer

Emollient and conditioning agent that provides a smooth feel.

Stearoxymethicone/​Dimethicone Copolymer

Emollient and conditioning agent that provides a smooth feel.

Stearoxytrimethylsilane

Emollient and conditioning agent that provides a smooth feel.

Stearoyl Glutamate 2Na

Emulsifier and surfactant that helps to cleanse and stabilize formulations.

Stearoyl Glutamic Acid

Emulsifier and surfactant that helps to cleanse and stabilize formulations.

Stearoyl Inulin

Emollient and skin conditioning agent that provides a smooth feel.

Stearoyl Lactylate

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Stearoyl Macrogolglycerides (Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier and emollient that helps to mix oil and water ingredients and soften skin.

Steartrimonium Bromide

Conditioning agent and surfactant.

Steartrimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent and surfactant.

STEARTRIMONIUM HYDROXYETHYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

A conditioning agent derived from collagen that improves hair and skin texture.

Steartrimonium Methosulfate

Conditioning agent and emulsifier.

Stearyl Acetate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

stearyl alcohol

Emollient and thickener that softens and smooths skin and stabilizes formulations.

Stearyl Alcohol

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

STEARYL ALCOHOL

A fatty alcohol used as an emollient, emulsifier, and thickener.

Stearyl Alcohol (Co Emulsifier)

Emollient and co-emulsifier that softens skin and helps mix oil and water.

Stearyl Alcohol (Emulsifier)

Emollient and emulsifier that softens skin and helps mix oil and water.

Stearyl Alcohol (Plant Derived)

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearyl Alcohol (Silky Wax)

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin, providing a silky feel.

Stearyl Alcohol.

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearyl Alcohol*

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearyl Alcohol***

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearyl Beeswax

Emollient and texturizer that softens skin and provides structure.

STEARYL BEESWAX

A derivative of beeswax used as an emollient and thickener.

Stearyl Behenate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

STEARYL BEHENATE

A fatty ester used as an emollient and thickener.

STEARYL BETAINE

A surfactant and conditioning agent.

Stearyl Caprylate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearyl Citrate (Plant-Based Emulsifier)

Emulsifier that helps to mix oil and water ingredients.

Stearyl Dihydroxypropyldimonium Oligosaccharides

Conditioning agent that improves skin feel and hydration.

Stearyl Dimethicone

Emollient and conditioning agent that provides a smooth feel.

STEARYL DIMETHICONE

A silicone derivative used as an emollient and skin conditioner.

Stearyl Glycyrrhetinate

Skin-conditioning agent with potential soothing properties.

STEARYL GLYCYRRHETINATE

A derivative of licorice root known for its soothing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Stearyl Heptanoate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearyl Palmitate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearyl Propyltrimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent and surfactant.

Stearyl Stearate

Emollient that softens and smooths the skin.

Stearyl Triethoxysilane

Emollient and conditioning agent that provides a smooth feel.

Stearyl/​Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer

Emollient and film-former that provides a smooth feel and improves texture.

Stearyldimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Conditioning agent that improves hair and skin feel.

Stefanikova 849

This appears to be a name or code, not a skincare ingredient.

Steinpilzpulver Säuerungsmittel (Citronensäure)

This translates to 'Porcini mushroom powder acidifier (citric acid)', likely a flavoring or pH adjuster.

Steinsafz

This appears to be a misspelling of 'Steinsalz' (rock salt).

Steinsalz

Rock salt, can be used as a mild exfoliant or thickener.

Steinsalz (1

Rock salt, can be used as a mild exfoliant or thickener.

Steinsalz 83 %

Rock salt, can be used as a mild exfoliant or thickener.

Steinsalz)

Rock salt, can be used as a mild exfoliant or thickener.

Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract

Plant extract with potential soothing and antioxidant properties.

Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract*

Plant extract with potential soothing and antioxidant properties.

Stellaria Media (Chickweed) Extract***

Plant extract with potential soothing and antioxidant properties.

Stellera Chamaejasme Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract

Plant extract with potential skin-conditioning properties.

Stellera Chamaejasme Leaf/Stem Extract

Plant extract with potential skin-conditioning properties.

Stem

This is a general term and not a specific skincare ingredient.

Stem Cell Extract°°°

Extract from plant or animal cells, often claimed for regenerative properties.

STEMONA SESSIFOLIA ROOT POWDER

A botanical extract with potential antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties.

Stephania Tetrandra Root Extract

Plant extract with potential antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

STERCULIA AFRICANA SEED OIL

A plant-based oil used for its emollient and moisturizing properties.

Stevia

Natural sweetener, can have antioxidant properties.

Stevia Extract

Sweetener and flavor enhancer derived from the Stevia plant.

stevia leaf

Natural sweetener with potential antioxidant properties.

Stevia Leaf Extract (Reb A)

A purified extract from the Stevia leaf, used as a natural sweetener.

Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A)

A specific, highly purified glycoside from the Stevia plant, used as a natural sweetener.

Stevia Leaf Extract.

Sweetener and flavor enhancer derived from the Stevia plant.

stevia rebaudiana

Natural sweetener with potential antioxidant properties.

Stevia Rebaudiana

The plant from which steviol glycosides are extracted, used for sweetening.

Stevia Rebaudiana Extract

Extract from the Stevia plant used as a natural sweetener and flavor enhancer.

Stevia Rebaudiana Extract.

Extract from the Stevia plant used as a natural sweetener and flavor enhancer.

Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract

Extract from the leaves of the Stevia plant, used as a natural sweetener.

Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/Stem Extract

Extract from the leaves and stems of the Stevia plant, used as a natural sweetener.

Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf/​Stem Extract

Extract from the leaves and stems of the Stevia plant, used as a natural sweetener.

STEVIA REBAUDIANA LEAF/STEM POWDER

A natural sweetener and potential antioxidant.

Steviablätter

German for 'Stevia leaves', used as a source for natural sweeteners.

Steviogöycoside aus Stevia)

German for 'Steviol glycosides from Stevia', used as a natural sweetener.

Steviol Glycosides.

Sweet compounds extracted from the Stevia plant, used as a natural sweetener.

Stevioside

A specific steviol glycoside from the Stevia plant, used as a natural sweetener.

STEVIOSIDE

A natural sweetener derived from the stevia plant.

Stickers

Non-cosmetic item, typically used for decoration.

Stickstoff zum Aufschlagen

German for 'Nitrogen for whipping', used in food preparation, not skincare.

Stickstoff zum Aufschlagen.

German for 'Nitrogen for whipping', used in food preparation, not skincare.

Sticky Dates Shower Gel - Organic Date Syrup

Contains organic date syrup, which can offer moisturizing and antioxidant properties.

STIEARYL ALCOHOL

A fatty alcohol used as an emollient and thickener (likely a misspelling of Stearyl Alcohol).

STIGMASTERYL CHLORIDE

A sterol derivative, its specific skincare function is not widely documented.

STIGMASTERYL SUCCINATE

A sterol derivative, its specific skincare function is not widely documented.