Shea Butter
Shea butter (Butyrospermum parkii), is a plant lipid extracted from shea tree nuts. It is an excellent emollient (or skin-smoother) providing deep skin hydration and replenishment thanks to its high...
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Siberian Ginseng
Acanthopanax (Eleuthero) senticosus, is an adaptogenic root. This naturally-occurring powerhouse of antioxidants has been used for centuries within traditional medicine as an immune stimulant and to soothe and regenerate challenged...
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES)
Sodium laureth sulfate (or SLES) is a sulfate surfactant commonly used as a cleansing agent in skincare, known for its ability to generate foam and lather, which then binds with...
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Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Sodium lauryl sulfate (or SLS) is commonly used as a sulfate or anionic surfactant within skincare - utilized for its foaming ability which binds dirt and impurities on the skin...
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Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA is a humectant that occurs naturally in the body as part of the skin's natural moisturizing factor (NMF), a group of substances that ensure moisture balance within skin....
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Songyi Mushroom
A functional, multidimensional mushroom native to the red pines of Japan. Tricholoma matsutake is known for its skin-brightening, antimicrobial and immune-boosting effects, as well as its ability to support the...
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Soy
Soy is a natural, powerful antioxidant derived from soybeans. Amino acid-rich soy is adept at improving skin tone and reducing signs of aging on the skin, increasing collagen and elastin...
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Spirulina
Spirulina (or spirulina platensis) is blue-green algae, rich in antioxidants, essential amino acids and omega-3 fatty acids and many nutrients, including B vitamins and iron. Within skincare, preliminary studies on...
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