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Cosmetics Unmasked Ingredients S

These pages list over 6,000 cosmetic ingredients. We have listed over 2,000 ingredients in 'Cosmetics Unmasked', including all of the potentially harmful chemicals and many of the more commonly used cosmetic ingredients. The expression, 'See Cosmetics Unmasked' does not imply that a particular ingredient is included in our book. Clearly, in a book of 404 pages it is impossible to include all 6,000+ ingredients, therefore, if an ingredient is not listed in our book it means that it has no currently known harmful effects and its use in cosmetics is not restricted in any way, or it may be a new ingredient which we have not yet investigated.


The international chemical hazard symbol indicates that there is a potential risk associated with this ingredient. It could be a mild irritant or cause allergic reactions or adverse skin reactions, it could be potentially toxic or carcinogenic, or there may be a risk of contamination with harmful by-products which are formed during manufacture. It could also indicate that there are restrictions on the use of the ingredient. The omission of this symbol does not imply that an ingredient is safe for all individuals. For full details of these particular ingredients and many more, read Cosmetics Unmasked.

Alphabetical lists of Cosmetic Ingredients starting with:

[1-9] [A] [B] [C] [D] [EFG] [H] [IJK]
[L] [M] [NO] [P] [QR] [S] [T] [U-Z]


Sabbatia Angularis
Origin: Extracts obtained from the American Century or Sabbatia angularis, a plant of the Gentianaceae order.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saccharames
Origin: Yeast or substances derived from yeast.
Function: A natural living organism
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saccharated Lime
Origin: Also called calcium saccharate, this is the calcium salt of glucaric acid, an acid obtained when glucose is oxidised using nitric acid.
Function: Emulsion stabiliser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saccharide Hydrolysate
Origin: Various products obtained from sugars and carbohydrates by hydrolysis using enzymes, acid or alkalis.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saccharide Isomerate
Origin: Various modified products obtained from sugars and carbohydrates by hydrolysis using enzymes, acid or alkalis.
Function: Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saccharin
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Sweetener for oral care agents
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saccharum Officinarum
Origin: Extract of Sugar Cane obtained from Saccharum officinarum, a member of the grass (Gramineae) family.
Function: Botanical additive / Exfoliating agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Safflower Glyceride
Origin: Mono-glycerides derived from safflower oil.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Safflower Oil
Origin: Oil extracted from the seeds of safflower.
Function: Emollient
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saffloweramidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound obtained by the extensive modification of fatty acids derived from safflower oil.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sage Extract
Origin: Natural plant oil extracted from the herb salvia officinalis (sage).
Function: Astringent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Salicylamide
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from salicylic acid (see next entry).
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Salicylic Acid
Origin: Originally obtained from willow trees, salicylic acid also occurs naturally in wintergreen, sweet birch and other plants but is more likely to have a synthetic origin.
Function: Anti-microbial / Preservative / Antidandruff agent / Exfoliating agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Salix Alba
Origin: Extract of the White Willow or Salix alba, a common tree of the willow (Salicaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Salmo
Origin: Extracts containing proteins, fats, oils and other biological materials obtained from salmon eggs.
Function: Biological additive / Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Salvia Hispanica
Origin: Fragrant oils obtained from Salvia hispanica or Chia, a member of the labiate (Labiatae) family related to sage.
Function: Botanical additive / Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Salvia Officinalis
Origin: A fragrant extract of Sage or Salvia officinalis, a herb of the labiate (Labiatae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Salvia Sclarea
Origin: A fragrant extract of Clary or Muscatel Sage or Salvia sclarea, a herb of the labiate (Labiatae) family related to sage.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sambucus Nigra
Origin: Extract of Elder or Sambucus nigra, which yields bark purple berries and fragrant flowers (Caprifoliaceae or honeysuckle family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sandalwood Oil
Origin: Natural fragrant oils, obtained from Santalum album or White Sandalwood, (Santalaceae family).
Function: Botanical additive / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sang Zhi
Origin: Extract from the twigs of the Mulberry tree, Morus nigra, (Moraceae or mulberry family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sanguinaria Canadensis
Origin: A red dye extracted from the root of Sanguinaria canadensis or Bloodroot or Red Puccoon from N America, previously used as an emetic, a member of the poppy (Papaveraceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sanicula Europea
Origin: Extracts obtained from Sanicula europaea or Sanicle, a member of the carrot (Umbelliferae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Santalum Album
Origin: Sandalwood extract, especially fragrant oils, obtained from Santalum album or White Sandalwood, (Santalaceae family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sapindus Mukurossi
Origin: Extracts obtained from Sapindus mukurossi or the Soapberry, a plant rich in natural saponins and belonging to the Sapindaceae genus.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saponaria Officinalis
Origin: Extract of Soapwort or Saponaria officinalis, a member of the pink (Caryophyllaceae) family that contains saponins.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saponins
Origin: Natural plant extracts containing glucosides which are natural foaming agents and mild or weak detergents.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sargassum Filipendula Extract
Origin: Extract of algae
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sassafras Officinale
Origin: Extract of the Ague tree or Sassafras albidum or Sassafras officinale, a member of the laurel (Lauraceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Satureia Hortensis
Origin: Extract of the fragrant herb, Summer Savory or Satureja hortensis, a member of the labiate (Labiatae) family related to mint and sage.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sausurrea
Origin: A fragrant oil obtained from Sausurrea lappa or Costus, a fragrant plant grown in Kashmir.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saw Palmetto
Origin: A natural herb extract claimed to reduce hair loss.
Function: Trivial botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Saxifraga Sermentosa (Extract)
Origin: Extract of the Strawberry Begonia or Saxifraga sermentosa a member of the saxifrage (Saxifragaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Scabiosa Arvensis
Origin: Extract of the Field Scabious or Knautia arvensis or Scabiosa arvensis, a wild member of the teasel (Dipsacaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sclareolide
Origin: Natural plant extract obtained from Clary Sage.
Function: Trivial plant extract / Fragrance
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Scleroglucan
Origin: A soluble, natural polymer produced by fermentation of the filaments of the fungus, Sclerotium rofsii.
Function: Emulsion stabiliser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sclerotium Gum
Origin: A gum obtained from the fungus, Sclerotium rofsii. Also called Sclerotium rofsii gum.
Function: Emulsion stabiliser / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Scoparone
Origin: A natural plant extract related to coumarin. (Scoparone is 6,7-dimethoxycoumarin).
Function: Trivial biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Scullcap Extract
Origin: Extract of Skullcap or Scutellaria galericulata, a wild flower of the labiate (Labiatae) family related to mint and sage.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Scrophularia Nodosa
Origin: Extract of the Common Figwort or Scrophularia nodosa, a woodland plant of the figwort (Scrophulariaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Scutellaria Baicalensis
Origin: Extract of Baikal Skullcap or Scutellaria baicalensis, a member of the labiate (Labiatae) family and closely related to the skullcap.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Scutellaria Galericulata
Origin: Extract of Skullcap or Scutellaria galericulata, a wild flower of the labiate (Labiatae) family related to mint and sage.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

SD Alcohol 40B
Origin: Alcohol, usually from petroleum. SD stands for Specially Denatured and the 40B (or other code) refers to the FDA approved denaturing process number 40B.
Function: Solvent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sea Kelp
Origin: The calcined ashes of the seaweed, Ahnfeltia from which iodine is obtained.
Function: Demulcent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sea Whip Extract
Origin: Extracts obtained from a coral dwelling sea animal obtained by harvesting coral reefs.
Function: Trivial biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Seaweed (Extract)
Origin: Various extracts obtained from a variety of seaweeds.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sebacic Acid
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Secale Cereale
Origin: Extract of Rye (oils and starch) obtained from Secale cereale, a cultivated member of the grass (Gramineae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sedum Acre
Origin: Extract of the evergreen Biting Stonecrop obtained from Sedum acre, a member of the stonecrop (Crassulaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Selenium
Origin: An essential dietary mineral of no significance in cosmetics.
Function: Trivial additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Selenium Protein Complex
Origin: A man-made mixture of modified proteins combined with selenium compounds.
Function: Free radical inhibitor Demulcent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Selenium Sulfide
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antidandruff agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sempervivum Tectorum
Origin: Extract of Sempervivum tectorum, a German variety of the wild plant, Hen-And-Chickens Houseleek, A member of the stonecrop (Crassulaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Senecio Vulgaris
Origin: Extract of Groundsel or Senecio vulgaris, a common weed of cultivation of the daisy (Compositae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sepia
Origin: Extracts of Cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis) including dyes (ink), binding proteins and cuttlebone.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Serenoa Serrulata
Origin: Extract of Saw Palmetto or Sabal serrulatum, a member of the palm (Palmae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Serica
Origin: Various substances, including silk and silk proteins obtained from Bombyx mori, or the silkworm.
Function: Antistatic agent / Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sericin
Origin: A gelatinous protein found on the fibres of raw silk.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Serine
Origin: A naturally occurring amino acid.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Serum Albumin
Origin: Various protein-rich fluids obtained from blood serum, usually of mammalian origin.
Function: Biological additive / Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Serum Protein
Origin: Various proteins obtained from blood serum, usually of mammalian origin.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sesame Oil
Origin: Oil extracted from sesame seeds obtained from Sesamum Indicum.
Function: Emollient
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sesamide DEA
Origin: Semisynthetic compound derived from sesame oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sesamidopropyl Betaine
Origin: Semisynthetic compound derived from sesame oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sesamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Origin: Semisynthetic compound derived from sesame oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sesamidopropylamine Oxide
Origin: Semisynthetic compound derived from sesame oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sesamum Indicum
Origin: Extract of Sesame, especially essential oils from sesame seeds obtained from Sesamum Indicum.
Function: Botanical additive / Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sesquioleate
Origin: A naturally occurring fatty acid derivative.
Function: Emollient / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sesquiterpene Lactone
Origin: A natural extract from Arnica.
Function: Trivial biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Shao-yao
Origin: Extract obtained from Chi Shao or Red Peony Root (Paeonia albaflora, a variety of peony; Peonia family).
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Shea Butter
Origin: A natural lipid obtained from the fruit of the Karite tree, Butyrosperum Parkii.
Function: Credited with sun-screening properties
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Shellac
Origin: A yellow resin extracted from insects of the Lac family.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Film former / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Shellac Cera
Origin: A waxy substance extracted from shellac, a yellow resin extracted from insects of the Lac family.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser / Film former
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Shorea Stenoptera
Origin: Fatty extracts obtained from the Borneo Tallow Nut or Shorea stenoptera, (Dipterocarpaceae family)
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sigesbeckia Orientalis
Origin: Extract of St. Paul's Wort, Sigesbeckia Orientalis, a Chinese herb.
Function: Trivial botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silica
Origin: A natural mineral found in a large variety of rocks, especially in quartz and sand.
Function: Abrasive / Absorbent / Opacifier / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silica Dimethyl Silylate
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antifoaming agent / Emollient / Moisturiser / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silica Silylate
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antifoaming agent / Emollient / Moisturiser / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone
Origin: A general term used to describe a family of synthetic oils and plastics that contain silicon.
Function: See individual ingredients
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone Quaternium-1
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone Quaternium-2
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone Quaternium-3
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone Quaternium-4
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone Quaternium-5
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone Quaternium-6
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone Quaternium-7
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone Quaternium-8
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silicone Quaternium-9
Origin: A synthetic compound related to silicones.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silk
Origin: A natural fibre made from proteins.
Function: Thickener and strengthener for some brands of mascara and nail polish.
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silk Amino Acids
Origin: Made by the complete hydrolysis of silk by boiling with dilute acids or alkalis.
Function: Hair improver / Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silt
Origin: Fine mineral particles, often mud, clay or ground rock.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silt Extract
Origin: Various extracts of silt, a fine mud or clay mineral.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silver
Origin: A natural metal usually used as a very fine powder (colloidal silver).
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silver Acetylmethionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from the amino acid, methionine and silver.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silver Borosilicate
Origin: An insoluble synthetic compound containing silver.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silver Chloride
Origin: An insoluble synthetic compound containing silver.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silver Magnesium Aluminum Phosphate
Origin: An insoluble synthetic compound containing silver.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silver Nitrate
Origin: A synthetic compound containing silver.
Function: Hair dye
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silver Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound containing silver.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Silybum Marianum
Origin: Extract of the Milk Thistle or Sow Thistle or Puha or Rauriki obtained from Silybum marianum, a member of the daisy (Compositae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Simethicone
Origin: A synthetic silicone oil.
Function: Emollient / Moisturiser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sine Adipe Colostrum
Origin: A fat-free form of colostrum, a thin, milky fluid consisting of serum and white blood cells secreted from mammalian nipples immediately before and after true lactation (milk production).
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sine Adipe Lac
Origin: Fat-free milk or fat-free milk powder (basically skimmed milk).
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

SLES
Origin: Another name for sodium laureth sulfate. A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Slippery Elm Bark
Origin: The dried inner bark of North American Elm (Ulmus fulva).
Function: Demulcent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

SLS
Origin: Another name for sodium lauryl sulfate. a synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Smilax Aristolochiaefolia
Origin: Extract of the Sarsaparilla plant or Smilax aristolochiaefolia, a member of the lily (Liliaceae) family.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Soap Bark
Origin: A perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia.
Function: Clensing agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Soapwort
Origin: Extract of Soapwort or Saponaria officinalis, a member of the pink (Caryophyllaceae) family that contains saponins.
Function: Botanical additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium / MEA Laureth-2 Sulfosuccinate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium / TEA-Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids
Origin: A synthetic compound containing amino acids obtained from collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin and fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium / TEA-Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Origin: A synthetic compound containing modified collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin and fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium / TEA-Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Origin: A synthetic compound containing modified keratin, an animal protein usually of bovine origin and fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium / TEA-Lauroyl Keratin Amino Acids
Origin: A synthetic compound containing amino acids obtained from keratin, an animal protein usually of bovine origin and fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium / TEA-Undecylenoyl Collagen Amino Acids
Origin: A synthetic compound containing amino acids obtained from collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin and fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium / TEA-Undecylenoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Origin: A synthetic compound containing modified collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin and fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Acetate
Origin: The sodium salt of vinegar, usually prepared synthetically from petroleum.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Acrylate / Vinyl Alcohol Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antistatic agent / Binding agent / Emulsion stabiliser / Film former / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Acrylates / Acrolein Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Binding agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Acrylates Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Binding agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Alum
Origin: Synthetic compound, hydrated aluminium sodium sulfate.
Function: Antiperspirant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Aluminate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Aluminum Chlorohydroxy Lactate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antiperspirant / Deodorant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Aluminum Lactate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Ascorbate
Origin: The sodium salt of ascorbic acid, vitamin C.
Function: Antioxidant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Ascorbyl / Cholesteryl Phosphate
Origin: Semisynthetic compound.
Function: Emulsifier / Antioxidant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Aspartate
Origin: The mono sodium salt of an amino acid which can be of natural or synthetic origin. Also called sodium hydrogen aspartate.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Beeswax
Origin: Soap-like substance obtained by the reaction of beeswax with caustic soda (sodium hydroxide). Semisynthetic.
Function: Biological additive / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and lactic acid.
Function: Surfactant / Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Benzoate
Origin: Synthetic compound derived from benzoic acid.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Bicarbonate
Origin: Synthetic compound also called sodium hydrogen carbonate or bicarbonate of soda.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Bischlorophenyl Sulfamine
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Bisglycol Ricinosulfosuccinate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from castor oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Bisulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Bisulfite
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Borate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Bromate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Oxidising agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Butoxyethoxy Acetate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Butoxynol-12 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Butylparaben
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C10-14 Alkyl Benzenesulfonate
Origin: Synthetic compound derived from petroleum hydrocarbons.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C10-15 Pareth Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C11-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-13 Pareth Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-13 Pareth-8 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-14 Olefin Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-15 Alkoxypropyl Iminodipropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-15 Alkyl Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-15 Pareth Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-15 Pareth-15 Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-15 Pareth-3 Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-15 Pareth-6 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-15 Pareth-7 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-15 Pareth-7 Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-15 Pareth-8 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C12-18 Alkyl Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C13-15 Pareth-8 Butyl Phosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C13-15 Pareth-8 Phosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C13-17 Alkane Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum or coconut oils.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulphonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum or coconut oils.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C14-17 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C14-18 Olefin Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C16-18 Olefin Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C16-20 Alkyl Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C4-12 Olefin / Maleic Acid Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Binding agent / Emulsion stabiliser
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C8-16 Isoalkylsuccinyl Lactoglobulin Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and proteins.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium C9-22 Alkyl Sec Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Caproamphoacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Caproamphohydroxypropylsulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Caproamphopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Caproyl Lactylate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Caprylate
Origin: A soap-like compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Capryleth-2 Carboxylate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Capryleth-9 Carboxylate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Capryloamphoacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Capryloamphohydroxypropylsulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Capryloamphopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Caprylyl Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carbomer
Origin: A soluble synthetic compound derived from polyacrylic acid.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carbonate
Origin: Synthetic compound which is fairly alkaline.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carbonate Peroxide
Origin: Also called sodium percarbonate, it is a combination of sodium carbonate and hydrogen peroxide (ratio 1:1.5).
Function: Oxidising agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carboxyethyl Tallow Polypropylamine
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from tallow (animal fat).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carboxymethyl Betaglucan
Origin: A semisynthetic modified polymer made from glucose.
Function: Binding agent / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carboxymethyl Chitin
Origin: Chemically modified chitin. Chitin is a cellulose-like compound found in fungi and in the shells of arthropods. It is primarily extracted from the shells of crabs.
Function: Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carboxymethyl Cocopolypropylamine
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carboxymethyl Dextran
Origin: A chemically modified naturally occurring polysaccharide similar to starch that is produced by the action of bacteria on cane sugar (sucrose).
Function: Binding agent / Emulsion stabiliser / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carboxymethyl Oleyl Polypropylamine
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carboxymethyl Tallow Polypropylamine
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from tallow (animal fat).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Carrageenan
Origin: The sodium salt of carrageenan, a natural extract obtained from the edible red seaweed, carrageen (also called carragheen or carageen or Irish Moss).
Function: Antistatic agent / Binding agent / Emulsion stabiliser / Film former / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Caseinate
Origin: The sodium salt of casein, a complex combination of several proteins, phosphorus, and calcium, usually obtained from milk.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Castorate
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from castor oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cellulose Sulfate
Origin: Chemically modified cellulose obtained from plant material.
Function: Binding agent / Emulsion stabiliser / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cetearyl Sulfate
Origin: Semisynthetic compound derived from a fatty acid and sulphur trioxide.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Ceteth-13 Carboxylate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cetyl Sulfate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from a fatty acid and sulphur trioxide.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Chlorate
Origin: Synthetic compound.
Function: Oxidising agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Chloride
Origin: Extracted from the sea or from underground salt deposits.
Function: Viscosity adjuster / Astringent / Isotonic control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Chondroitin Sulfate
Origin: A derivative of cartilage.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Citrate
Origin: Semisynthetic compound, the sodium salt of citric acid derived from citrus fruits.
Function: pH control / Chelating agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocaminopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Coceth Sulfate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Coco / Hydrogenated Tallow Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil and tallow (animal fats).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Coco-Sulfate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoamphopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoate
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoglyceryl Ether Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocomonoglyceride Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocopolyglucose Tartrate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil and amino acids obtained from collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil and the amino acid, glutamic acid.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil and collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil and keratin, an animal protein obtained from skin, hair and horn.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil and proteins obtained from rice.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil and proteins obtained from soya beans.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil and proteins obtained from wheat.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Lactylate
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cornamphopropionate
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from fatty acids obtained from corn oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cumenesulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cyclodextrin Sulfate
Origin: A chemically modified fragment of a starch molecule that is intermediate when starch is broken down in stages to the sugar, maltose.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Cyclopentane Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Deceth Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic detergent-like compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Deceth-2 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent-like compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Decylbenzenesulfonate
Origin: A synthetic detergent-like compound derived from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Dehydroacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Dermatan Sulfate
Origin: A modified natural extract.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Dextran Sulfate
Origin: A chemically modified naturally occurring polysaccharide similar to starch that is produced by the action of bacteria on cane sugar (sucrose).
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Dicarboxyethylcoco Phosphoethyl Imidazoline
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Diceteareth-10 Phosphate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Diethylaminopropyl Cocoaspartamide
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from amino acids and coconut oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Dihydroxycetyl Phosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Dihydroxyethylglycinate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from amino acids.
Function: Chelating agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Dilaureth-7 Citrate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Dioleth-8 Phosphate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium DNA
Origin: A derivative of DNA, the genetic materialin the nuclei of living cells.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Dodecylbenzenesulfonate
Origin: Synthetic compound which can be prepared from fatty acids or more commonly from petroleum.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium DVB / Acrylates Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Film former
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Erythorbate
Origin: The sodium salt of a naturally occurring compound related to vitamin C, it is also called Isovitamin C, Isoascorbic acid or D-araboascorbic acid. It often used as an antioxidant in the food industry.
Function: Antioxidant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Ethyl 2-Sulfolaurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Ethylparaben
Origin: Synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Fluoride
Origin: Synthetic compound.
Function: Oral care agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Fluorosilicate
Origin: Synthetic compound.
Function: Oral care agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Formate
Origin: Synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative / pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Gluceptate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound.
Function: Chelating agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Gluconate
Origin: The sodium salt of a naturally occurring compound that can be prepared synthetically from glucose.
Function: Chelating agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Glucuronate
Origin: The sodium salt of a naturally occurring compound that can be prepared synthetically from glucose.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Glutamate
Origin: The sodium salt of gultamic acid, a naturally occurring amino acid.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Glycereth-1 Polyphosphate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from glycerin modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Glyceryl Oleate Phosphate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from glycerin and fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Guiazulene Sulfonate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound made by chemically modifying a naturally occurring compound found in geranium oil, eucalyptus oil and guaiac wood oil. It can also be prepared synthetically.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Heparin
Origin: The sodium salt of heparin, a sulfated polysaccharide (made mainly from glucose) found in most body tissues. Usually of mammalian origin.
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hexametaphosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Chelating agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hexeth-4 Carboxylate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hyaluronate
Origin: The sodium salt of hyaluronic acid which occurs in skin tissue and is an important lubricant and in the synovial fluid that surrounds the joins in animal skeletons.
Function: Biological additive / Surfactant / Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hyaluronate Dimethylsilanol
Origin: A synthetic compound containing silicone oils and chemically modified hyaluronic acid which occurs in skin tissue and is an important lubricant and in the synovial fluid that surrounds the joins in animal skeletons.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hydrogenated Tallow Glutamate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids obtained from animal fats.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hydrosulfite
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Reducing agent / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hydroxide
Origin: Synthetic compound that is strongly alkaline (caustic soda).
Function: pH control / Denaturant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hydroxymethane Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Reducing agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from the amino acid, glycine.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Hypochlorite
Origin: A synthetic compound manufactured by the electrolysis of salt solution.
Function: Bleaching agent / Antimicrobial
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Iodate
Origin: Synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Iodide
Origin: Synthetic compound.
Function: Antimicrobial
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Isethionate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Isooctylene / MA Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Binding agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Isosteareth-11 Carboxylate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Isosteareth-6 Carboxylate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Isostearoamphoacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Isostearoamphopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Isostearoyl Lactylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lactate
Origin: The sodium salt of lactic acid which is obtained from milk products
Function: pH control / Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lactate Methylsilanol
Origin: A synthetic silicone oil.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laneth Sulfate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from lanolin obtained from the wool of sheep, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauramido Diacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauramidopropyl Hydroxyphostaine
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauraminopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laurate
Origin: The sodium salt of the fatty acid, lauric acid which is similar to soap.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane). Also called SLES.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-3 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-4 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-4 Phosphate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-5 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-5 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-6 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-7 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-7 Tartrate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-8 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-11 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-12 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-13 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-14 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Laureth-17 Carboxylate
Origin: A synthetic detergent made from sulfur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils, modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauriminodipropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroampho PG-Acetate Phosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and propylene glycol.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroamphohydroxypropylsulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroamphopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and the amino acid, aspartic acid.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and amino acids obtained from collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and the amino acid, glutamic acid.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and partially digested collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and partially digested silk proteins.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Isethionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and modified glycine, an amino acid.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Taurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from the fatty acid lauric acid and and proteins obtained from wheat.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauryl Phosphate
Origin: Synthetic detergent made from sulphur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate
Origin: Synthetic detergent made from sulphur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils. Also known as SLS.
Function: Denaturant / Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Origin: Synthetic detergent made from sulphur trioxide and fatty alcohols derived from coconut oils.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Levulinate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Lignosulfonate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound made from lignin, a complex polymer that gives plant tissues rigidity.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium m-Nitrobenzenesulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Magnesium Fluorosilicate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Magnesium Silicate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Binding agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Mannuronate Methylsilanol
Origin: A semisynthetic compound containing silicone.
Function: Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Metabisulfite
Origin: Synthetic compound derived from sulfur dioxide.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Metaphosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: pH control / Chelating agent / Oral care agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Metasilicate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Chelating agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from coconut oil fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Methyl Myristoyl Taurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Methyl Oleoyl Taurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Methyl Palmitoyl Taurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Methyl Stearoyl Taurate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Methylnaphthalenesulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Methylparaben
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Monofluorophosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Oral care agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Myreth Sulfate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Myristate
Origin: The sodium salt of the fatty acid, myristic acid.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Myristoamphoacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Myristoyl Glutamate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and the amino acid, glutamic acid.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Myristoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from the fatty acid myristic acid and collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Myristoyl Isethionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and modified glycine, an amino acid.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Myristyl Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nitrite
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Anticorrosive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nonoxynol-1 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nonoxynol-3 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nonoxynol-4 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nonoxynol-6 Phosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nonoxynol-6 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nonoxynol-8 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nonoxynol-9 Phosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nonoxynol-10 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Nonoxynol-25 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from petroleum and ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium o-Phenylphenate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Octoxynol-2 Ethane Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Octoxynol-6 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Octoxynol-9 Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from oxirane (ethylene oxide).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Octyl Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleate
Origin: The sodium salt of the fatty acid, oleic acid. It has soap-like properties.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleoamphoacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleoamphopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from the fatty acid oleic acid and collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleoyl Isethionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleoyl Lactylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleth Sulfate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleth-7 Phosphate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleth-8 Phosphate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oleyl Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Olivate
Origin: The sodium salts of the fatty acids obtained from olive oil, used as soap-like ingredients.
Function: Surfactant / Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Oxalate
Origin: A naturally occurring compound that can more conveniently be prepared synthetically.
Function: Chelating agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium p-Chloro-m-Cresol
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antimicrobial
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Palm Kernelate
Origin: A soap derived from fatty acids obtained from palm kernel oil.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Palmate
Origin: A soap derived from fatty acids obtained from palm oil.
Function: Surfactant / Emulsifier / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Palmitate
Origin: The sodium salt of the fatty acid, palmitic acid. It has soap-like properties.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Paraben
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium PCA
Origin: The sodium salt of pidolic acid, an amino acid similar in structure to proline.
Function: Antistatic agent / Humectant / Emollient
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium PCA Methylsilanol
Origin: A synthetic compound made from silicones and pidolic acid, an amino acid similar in structure to proline.
Function: Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Peanutate
Origin: Semisynthetic compound similar to soap made from peanut oil and sodium hydroxide (caustic soda).
Function: Biological additive / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium PEG-3 lauramide carboxylate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium PEG-6 cocamide carboxylate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from coconut oil fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium PEG-8 cocamide carboxylate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from coconut oil fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Perborate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Oxidising agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Persulfate
Origin: Synthetic compound with strong oxidising properties. Also known as disodium peroxodisulphate
Function: Oxidising agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium PG-Propyl Thiosulfate Dimethicone
Origin: A synthetic silicone oil.
Function: Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Phenolsulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antimicrobial / Deodorant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Phenoxide
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Antimicrobial
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Phenylbenzimidazole Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: U.V. absorber
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Phosphate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Phthalate Stearyl Amide
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Phytate
Origin: A semisynthetic compound which can be derived from sugars.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Picramate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Hair dye
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Polyacrylate
Origin: Synthetic sodium salt of a polymer derived from acrylic acid.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Polyacrylate Starch
Origin: Synthetic sodium salt of a polymer derived from acrylic acid and starch.
Function: Film former
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Polydimethylglycinophenolsulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Polyglutamate
Origin: A semisynthetic polymer derived from the amino acid, glutamic acid.
Function: Humectant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Polymethacrylate
Origin: A synthetic polymer similar to perspex (plexiglass).
Function: Binding agent / Emulsion stabiliser / Film former / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Emulsion stabiliser / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Emulsion stabiliser / Film former / Surfactant / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Propionate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Propoxyhydroxypropyl Thiosulfate Silica
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Propylparaben
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium PVM / MA / Decadiene Crosspolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Film former
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Riboflavin Phosphate
Origin: A naturally occurring vitamin of the B complex (vitamin B2).
Function: Biological additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Ricinoleate
Origin: The sodium salt of the fatty acid, ricinoleic acid. It has soap-like properties.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Ricinoleoamphoacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Saccharin
Origin: A synthetic compound
Function: Artificial sweetner for Oral care agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Salicylate
Origin: A synthetic compound obtained from salicylic acid.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Sarcosinate
Origin: Modified glycine, an amino acid.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Scymnol Sulfate
Origin: A bile salt obtained from livers of Rhizoprionodon acutus or the Milk Shark.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Sesquicarbonate
Origin: A synthetic compound- essentially a 50:50 combination of sodium carbonate and sodium bicarbonate.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Shale Oil Sulfonate
Origin: A synthetic detergent prepared from shale oil, an oil distilled from sedimentary rocks known as oil shale..
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Silicate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: pH control
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Silicoaluminate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Abrasive / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Sorbate
Origin: The sodium salt of sorbic acid, a natural acid found in the berries of the mountain ash.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Soya Hydrolyzed Collagen
Origin: A semisynthetic compound derived from modified fatty acids obtained from soya oil and amino acids obtained from collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stannate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stearate
Origin: The sodium salt of the fatty acid, stearic acid. It has soap-like properties.
Function: Emulsifier / Surfactant / Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Steareth-4 Phosphate
Origin: A semisynthetic detergent-like compound derived from fatty acids modified using ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stearoamphoacetate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stearoamphohydroxypropylsulfonate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stearoamphopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids and the amino acid, glutamic acid.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stearoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
Origin: A mixture of soap-like substances derived from the fatty acid stearic acid and collagen, an animal protein usually of bovine origin.
Function: Antistatic agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Emulsifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stearyl Betaine
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Stearyl Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from fatty acids.
Function: Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Styrene / Acrylamide Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Film former
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Styrene / Acrylates / Divinylbenzene Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Opacifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Styrene / Acrylates / PEG-10 dimaleate copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound which includes components made from ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Opacifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Styrene / Acrylates Copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Film former
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium styrene / PEG-10 maleate / Nonoxynol-10 maleate / Acrylates copolymer
Origin: A synthetic compound which includes components made from ethylene oxide (oxirane).
Function: Opacifier
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Sulfanilate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Additive
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Viscosity adjuster
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Sulfide
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Depilatory agent
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Sulfite
Origin: A synthetic compound.
Function: Preservative
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Tallamphopropionate
Origin: A synthetic compound derived from tall oil, a by-product from wood pulp produced by the paper industry.
Function: Antistatic agent / Surfactant
Restrictions and Adverse Effects: See 'Cosmetics Unmasked'

Sodium Tallow Sulfate
Origin: A synthetic detergent derived from fatty acids obtained from tallow (animal fats