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Resurrection Bush Extract (Myrothamnus Flabellifolia)

A powerful water-soluble antioxidant with anti-ageing and hydrating properties. Sourced as part of a community empowerment program.

Rooibos Leaf Extract (Aspalathus Linearis)

Extract that is exceptionally high in antioxidants (10 times more potent that green tea extract). Anti-ageing and UV damage repairing properties. It can also decrease melanic pigmentation. Fair Trade Certified and part of an empowerment program for rural women.

Rose Flower Water (Rosa Damascena)

Has mildly astringent properties. It also has anti-acne properties. Used for softening, hydrating and strengthening skin.

Rose Geranium Oil (Pelargonium Graveolens)

A fragrance ingredient with anti-bacterial, antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties. Helps balance sebum production.

Rosehip Fruit Oil (Rosa Mosqueta)

Contains essential fatty acids (integral in cell membrane structure). Improves skin elasticity, and aids repair.

Rosemary Leaf Oil (Rosmarinus Officinalis)

A fragrance ingredient with anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties.

Sage Extract (Salvia Triloba)

A fragrance ingredient with anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory and anti-acne properties.

Salicylic Acid

This is a β- hydroxy acid and has potent anti-acne properties. It is also used as an exfoliant due to its keratolytic activity.

Sausage Tree Fruit Extract (Kigelia Africana)

Has anti-ageing, skin firming and tightening properties; it assists in pigmentation redistribution and is effective in treatment against melanoma (pigment producing cancerous cells).

Selenium Amino Acid Chelate

Very strong antioxidant which reduces ageing (prevents wrinkles by neutralising free radicals). It also prevents the breakdown of collagen due to its UV repairing and anti-inflammatory properties.

Sesame Seed Oil (Sesamum Indicum)

A vegetable oil high in antioxidants used to improve skin elasticity and prevent dehydration of the skin.

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii)

Skin conditioner with good moisturising properties. It is also used as a thickening agent.

Sodium Anisate

A natural fragrance with anti-microbial properties.

Sodium Benzoate

A food grade preservative.

Sodium Bicarbonate

Use to buffer pH.

Sodium Chloride

Binding agent or exfoliant.

Sodium Citrate

A natural preservative and pH-adjusting additive.

Sodium Cocyl Glutamate

A surfactant or foaming agent derived from vegetable oils. Used to soften water.

Sodium Hyaluronate

Sodium salt of Low Molecular Mass Hyaluronic Acid (between 60 and 80 kDa). A potent humectant (moisture retaining agent) and key skincare active that has proven anti-wrinkle efficacy. Maintains an open structure in the epidermis to allow nutrients to access skin cells. Non-GMO bacterial source.

Sodium Levulinate

A fragrance ingredient with skin-conditioning properties.

Sodium Phytate

A natural chelating agent used to bind metal ions.

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

An emulsifier derived from coconut oil and bacterial lactic acid.

Sorbitan Olivate

A natural emulsifier from olive oil.

Spearmint Leaf Oil (Mentha Vidiris)

A fragrance ingredient recommended for the treatment of acne and dermatitis. Also used as a decongestant.

Spirulina Extract (Spirulina Plantensis)

Blue-green algae with anti-acne and anti-inflammatory properties (high EFA content). Contains Vitamin B1, 2, 6 and 9, chlorophyll and beta-carotene.

Squalane

A non-clogging oil similar to squalene that is present at high levels in sebum. Used to improve the skin’s barrier.

Stearic Acid

Fatty acid that is used to improve the texture and viscosity of emulsions.

Sucrose

Finely sieved sugar granules exfoliate without damaging the skin, sharp edges are rounded on contact with water.

Sucrose Stearate

Used as a surfactant and emulsifying agent. It can also act as an emollient and improve the texture of skin.

Sunflower Seed Oil (Helianthus Annuus)

Oil containing Vitamin E.