DEFINING BEAUTY: GLOSSARY TERMS & DEFINITIONS ‘S’ → Style Chicks

Skin & Hair Glossary of ingredients & terms seen on Style Chicks. Which skin & hair ingredients give the best results. Frequently updated.

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Shea Nut butter

Shea Butter: Shea Butter treats acne scars, including cystic acne dark scars. Shea can feed the skin and overhaul the skin texture, even on deep burns.; Organic Shea can reduce acne, some impure, stale or non-organic Shea Butters can make skin breakout.

Shorea Robusta Resin: Shorea Robusta Resin is extracted from the sal tree of the Indian subcontinent. It improves long-lasting and film-forming properties and is especially popular in color cosmetic products. Gives a luxe viscosity.

Silica: Silica builds connective tissue and collagen that helps makes hair. We typically don’t get enough Silica in our diet to contribute to hair growth. Silica is included in some hair supplements.

Skin Bleaching Agent: Skin Bleaching Agents are ingredients that bleach or lighten the skin by suppressing pigment formation within skin cells.

Snow Mushroom

Tremella fuciformis, Silver Ear Mushroom, or snow mushroom is a traditional beauty secret because it boosts skin hydration and skin elasticity.

Snow Mushroom functions similar to hyaluronic acid but has a smaller particle size so it absorbs better. It also reduces signs of inflammation.

Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate: Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate is a water-soluble C particularly effective on acne treatment and prevention. Sodium ascorbyl phosphate (SAP) is a stable precursor of vitamin C that ensures a constant delivery of vitamin C into the skin. [4] It won’t turn brown or go bad. SAP has a strong antimicrobial effect.

Sodium Hyaluronate Acid: Sodium HA is a non-synthesized form of Hyaluronic Acid. It has Hyaluronic Acid benefits, is a humectant and offers stronger moisture retention properties than regular HA. It is found naturally and ample supply in young skin, but depletes with age. Sodium Hyaluronate Acid has a lower molecular size compared to other Hyaluronic Acids. This is good because it can absorb deeper into the skin. But this also potentially increases the risk of skin irritation, meaning companion topicals may require sparing application.

Sodium PCA: A natural humectant, Sodium PCA binds moisture to the skin dramatically improving skin hydration.

Sonic cleansing device: A device that cleanses face and body skin with an oscillating brush head. The “sonic” part is that it oscillates the bristles instead of rotating the brush head. The oscillations occur rapidly, many times per second, which gently vibrates and dislodges debris and dead skin cells from the skin. This is far gentler than scrubs or washcloths and can be safely used by those with various skin conditions. Popular brands of sonic cleansing devices include Clarisonic and Michael Todd Beauty.

Sophora Root Extract: Sophora Root Extract has skin lightening effects for older scars.

Sorbitan Olivate: Sorbitan Olivate is a combination of the fatty acids of olives and a fruit-based sugar alcohol. It is commonly paired with Cetearyl Olivate to lend a creamy consistency. Moisturizing.

Soy Extract: Soy Extract comes from Soybeans which are both an emollient and an anti-oxidant. Soybeans are in Vitamin E which softens and reduces inflammation.

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