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Safflower Seed Oil
Carthamus tinctorius
Sourced from safflower seeds this oil is high in linoleic acid. Its softening properties aid in moisturising, protecting and nurturing the skin and lips.Present in the following products: -
Self Heal
Prunella vulgaris
Self-Heal is an astringent herb that helps rebalance oiliness on the skin. It has a pronounced soothing action to calm delicate skin.Present in the following products:- Balancing Foaming Cleanser,
- Calendula Cream,
- Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator,
- Purely Age-Defying Night Lotion,
- Purely White Skin Brightening Day Cream,
- Purely White Skin Brightening Cleanser,
- Soothing Day Care Lotion,
- Purely Age-Defying Refining Treatment,
- Purely White Skin Brightening Essence,
- Blemish Cream
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Sichuan Peppercorn Extract
Zanthoxylum alatum
A Chinese herb with a gentle warming and soothing effect that calms delicate skin, rebalancing sensitivity.Present in the following products: -
Sodium Ascorbate
A water-soluble form of vitamin C which acts as an antioxidant to scavenge free radicals that contribute to premature ageing. It plays an essential role in the skin’s natural restorative process.Present in the following products: -
Sodium Hyaluronate
A natural extract that has a high ability to retain water and maintaining moisture in skin tissue, helping to improve suppleness, elasticity and the rejuvenation of dry, dull looking skin.Present in the following products: -
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
A gentle, cleansing and foaming ingredient derived from a natural fatty acid (from coconut).Present in the following products: -
Spilanthes
Spilanthes acmella
Traditionally known as the ‘toothache’ plant because it contains an active ingredient called ‘spilanthol’ which has a natural numbing effect on mouth and gums. Spilanthes is an astringent, tonic herb that helps to rebalance oiliness whilst soothing the skin. -
Sweet Violet Extract
Viola odorata
Derived from Sweet Violet flowers, this extract is traditionally used to help rebalance delicate skin.Present in the following products:
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Sage
Salvia officianalis
Sage is primarily a culinary herb as all parts of the plant have a strong, scented aroma and a warm, bitter, somewhat astringent taste, due to the volatile oil contained in the leaves. It has an astringent action on the skin and helps rebalance oiliness.Present in the following products: -
Sesame Seed Oil
Sesamum indicum
A rich oil extracted from sesame seeds that is high in amino acids, vitamins and essential minerals providing protection and hydration for the skin.Present in the following products: -
Silica
Commonly used in cosmetic face powders, silica imparts a smooth texture to the skin and allows the powder to blend evenly over the face as well as enhancing the aesthetic and functional quality of the product.Present in the following products: -
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
An extremely gentle cleansing and foaming agent derived from a natural fatty acid (from coconut oil).Present in the following products: -
Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
A preservative with a structure based on the amino acid glycine. This ingredient has antimicrobial and anti-fungal activity to protect product integrity over time.Present in the following products: -
Sorbitan Stearate and Sucrose Cocoate
An emulsifier of vegetable origin which gives the product a light and smooth texture. -
Sunflower Seed Oil
Helianthus annuus
Derived from Sunflower Seeds, this oil is naturally high in Vitamin E. It offers skin smoothing properties and helps the skin retain moisture without blocking pores.Present in the following products:
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Sea Salt
Used in bath salts and body salts, sea salt is a natural exfoliating material to smooth the skin.Present in the following products: -
Shea Butter Oil
Butyrospermum parkii
A natural, waxy plant extract used as an emollient to help moisturise, soften and smooth the skin, keeping it supple. -
Soap Bark Tree
Quillaja saponaria
The extract from the bark is high in natural saponins which have ‘soap like’ cleansing properties. Soothing to skin tissue, soap bark was traditionally used as a gentle skin and hair wash.Present in the following products: -
Sodium Dehydroacetate
An anti–microbial agent to protect product integrity over time.Present in the following products:- Purely Age-Defying Eye Cream,
- Balancing Day Care Cream,
- Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator,
- Purely Age-Defying Night Lotion,
- Herbal Recovery Eye Cream,
- Purely Age-Defying Refining Treatment,
- Citrus Hand Cream,
- Purely White Skin Brightening Mist,
- Replenishing Cleansing Lotion,
- Field of Roses Deluxe Collection
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Sodium Laureth Sulfate
A mild, effective cleansing and foaming ingredient and derived from a natural fatty acid (from coconut).Present in the following products: -
Soybean Extract
Glycine Soja
Derived from Soybeans, this extract helps to improve the condition of the skin, helping to protect and repair the appearance of skin, leaving it feeling smooth.Present in the following products: -
Sweet Almond Oil
Prunus amygdalus dulcis
A richly protective oil which has excellent moisturising properties and provides an emollient medium for massage.Present in the following products: