Emollient
Emollients soften and smooth the skin by filling the tiny gaps between surface cells, helping it feel supple and look healthy. From lightweight esters to richer plant oils and butters, they give moisturisers their comforting texture and reduce the look of dryness and flaking.
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Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
SESAMUM INDICUM SEED OIL
A plant-derived oil with skin-conditioning and barrier-supporting properties
Shale Extract
SHALE EXTRACT
A mineral-derived emollient with potential skin-soothing properties
Shea Butter Polyglyceryl-4 Esters
SHEA BUTTER POLYGLYCERYL-4 ESTERS
A plant-derived emollient that softens and stabilises skincare formulations
Shorea Stenoptera Seed Butter
SHOREA STENOPTERA SEED BUTTER
A botanical emollient that conditions and softens the skin barrier
Silanediol Salicylate
SILANEDIOL SALICYLATE
A silicone-derived emollient that conditions and smooths the skin barrier
Silybum Marianum Callus Extract
SILYBUM MARIANUM CALLUS EXTRACT
Plant cell extract with antioxidant and skin-conditioning properties
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Butter
Jojoba Butter
Premium jojoba butter for intensive nourishment
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Cera
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED CERA
A plant-derived wax that conditions and thickens whilst maintaining a light feel
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
A wax ester oil with a unique molecular structure that mimics skin's natural lipids
Simmondsia Chinensis Seedcake Extract
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEEDCAKE EXTRACT
A plant-derived conditioning agent from jojoba seeds that softens and protects skin and hair
Snail Extract
SNAIL EXTRACT
A hydrating ingredient derived from snail secretion, used to support skin barrier function
Sodium Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-1
SODIUM POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-1
A synthetic polymer that conditions skin and helps formulations maintain their texture
Sodium Sulfated Hyaluronate
SODIUM SULFATED HYALURONATE
A sulfated form of hyaluronic acid with emollient properties for skin hydration
Solanum Lycopersicum Seed Oil
SOLANUM LYCOPERSICUM SEED OIL
A plant oil rich in antioxidants and compounds that may support skin barrier function
Solanum Tuberosum Pulp Extract
SOLANUM TUBEROSUM PULP EXTRACT
Plant-derived extract known for its skin-smoothing and conditioning properties
Soluble Collagen Crosspolymer
SOLUBLE COLLAGEN CROSSPOLYMER
A film-forming collagen derivative that softens and conditions the skin surface
Sorbitan Distearate
SORBITAN DISTEARATE
A gentle emollient derived from sorbitol and fatty acids, commonly used to soften and condition skin
Sorbitan Palmate
SORBITAN PALMATE
A plant-derived emollient and stabiliser that helps bind water and oil in formulations
Soybean Glycerides
SOYBEAN GLYCERIDES
A plant-derived emollient that conditions and softens the skin barrier
Sphingolipids
Squalane
A lightweight emollient close to skin’s own oils
Squalene
Squalane
Natural skin lipid for moisture and protection
Starch Acetate
STARCH ACETATE
A plant-derived conditioning agent that softens skin and hair
Stearoxytrimethylsilane
STEAROXYTRIMETHYLSILANE
A silicone emollient that conditions and smooths the skin surface
Stearyl Beeswax
STEARYL BEESWAX
A natural wax derivative that conditions and softens the skin barrier
Stearyl Behenate
STEARYL BEHENATE
A plant-derived wax ester that conditions and softens the skin barrier
Stearyl Heptanoate
STEARYL HEPTANOATE
A lightweight ester that conditions skin without a heavy residue
Stearyl Stearate
STEARYL STEARATE
A lightweight ester that conditions skin and stabilises product texture
Stevia Rebaudiana Leaf Extract
STEVIA REBAUDIANA LEAF EXTRACT
A plant-derived conditioning agent with antioxidant properties from stevia leaves
Sulfurized Jojoba Oil
SULFURIZED JOJOBA OIL
A sulphur-enriched plant oil with emollient and skin-conditioning properties
Sunflower Seed Oil/Hydrogenated Sunflower Seed Oil Esters
SUNFLOWER SEED OIL/HYDROGENATED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL ESTERS
A plant-derived emollient that softens and conditions the skin barrier
Symphoricarpos Albus Fruit Extract
SYMPHORICARPOS ALBUS FRUIT EXTRACT
A plant extract traditionally used to support skin conditioning and moisture retention
Synthetic Jojoba Oil
SYNTHETIC JOJOBA OIL
A plant-derived oil alternative that conditions and softens skin
Terminalia Bellerica Fruit
TERMINALIA BELLERICA FRUIT
A plant extract with astringent and conditioning properties, traditionally used in South Asian skincare
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Seed Oil
TERMINALIA FERDINANDIANA SEED OIL
A lightweight botanical oil rich in antioxidants, sourced from an Australian native fruit
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
THEOBROMA CACAO SEED BUTTER
A plant-derived emollient that softens and conditions the skin barrier
Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
Rich chocolate butter for deep nourishment
Tocopheryl Glucoside
TOCOPHERYL GLUCOSIDE
A vitamin E derivative that converts to active tocopherol for antioxidant protection
Tribehenin
TRIBEHENIN
A plant-derived emollient that softens and conditions the skin barrier
Trichilia Emetica Seed Butter
TRICHILIA EMETICA SEED BUTTER
A plant-derived butter that softens and conditions the skin
Tridecyl Stearate
TRIDECYL STEARATE
A lightweight synthetic emollient that softens and conditions the skin
Tridecyl Trimellitate
TRIDECYL TRIMELLITATE
A synthetic emollient that softens and conditions the skin barrier
Trifolium Pratense Flower … Water
TRIFOLIUM PRATENSE FLOWER/LEAF/STEM WATER
Plant-derived conditioning agent that softens and supports skin hydration
Trimethylolpropane Tricaprylate/Tricaprate
TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRICAPRYLATE/TRICAPRATE
A lightweight emollient that conditions skin without a heavy feel
Trimethylolpropane Triisostearate
TRIMETHYLOLPROPANE TRIISOSTEARATE
A synthetic emollient that softens and conditions the skin barrier
Trioctyldodecyl Citrate
TRIOCTYLDODECYL CITRATE
A lightweight ester that conditions skin without heaviness or residue
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
N/A
Non-fragrant plant oil Imparts emollience
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil Unsaponifiables
TRITICUM VULGARE GERM OIL UNSAPONIFIABLES
A plant-derived emollient that softens and conditions skin and hair
Tussilago Farfara Flower Extract
TUSSILAGO FARFARA FLOWER EXTRACT
A traditional plant extract with mild astringent and softening properties
Tussilago Farfara Leaf Extract
TUSSILAGO FARFARA LEAF EXTRACT
A traditional plant extract with mild astringent and conditioning properties
Ulkenia Amoeboidea Oil
ULKENIA AMOEBOIDEA OIL
A lightweight oil derived from microalgae, designed to condition and soften the skin
Undaria Pinnatifida Leaf/Stem Extract
UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA LEAF/STEM EXTRACT
A marine extract that helps soften and condition the skin
Vaccinium Corymbosum Seed Oil
VACCINIUM CORYMBOSUM SEED OIL
Plant oil rich in antioxidants, derived from blueberry seeds
Vaccinium Vitis-Idaea Seed Oil
VACCINIUM VITIS-IDAEA SEED OIL
A plant oil rich in antioxidants, derived from lingonberry seeds
Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Oil
VANILLA PLANIFOLIA FRUIT OIL
A plant oil derived from vanilla fruit that conditions and softens the skin
Vegetable Oil
VEGETABLE OIL
Plant-derived oil that conditions skin and hair through occlusive moisturisation
Verbascum Thapsus Extract
VERBASCUM THAPSUS EXTRACT
A traditional plant extract with skin-conditioning and soothing properties
Verbena Officinalis Extract
VERBENA OFFICINALIS EXTRACT
A traditional plant extract with emerging evidence for soothing and conditioning skin
Vinegar Extract
VINEGAR EXTRACT
A plant-derived extract with conditioning and protective properties for skin and hair
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
An emollient, non-fragrant plant oil
Vitis Vinifera Flower Extract
VITIS VINIFERA FLOWER EXTRACT
A plant extract that conditions and softens the skin
Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
A lightweight plant oil rich in antioxidants and fatty acids for skin conditioning
Vitis Vinifera Seed Powder
VITIS VINIFERA SEED POWDER
A plant-derived powder that softens and conditions the skin barrier
Walnut Oil
Juglans Regia (Walnut) Seed Oil
Emollient, non-fragrant plant oil Good source of omega fatty acids for skin, namely linoleic acid
Wheat Germ Oil
Emollient plant oil similar to all non-fragrant plant oils.
Ximenia Americana Seed Oil
XIMENIA AMERICANA SEED OIL
A plant-derived oil that softens and conditions the skin barrier
Xymenynic Acid
A synthetic fatty acid Functions as a skin-softening agent
Zea Mays (Corn) Oil
Provides Hydration
Zea Mays Germ Oil
ZEA MAYS GERM OIL
A lightweight plant oil that conditions skin and helps maintain moisture balance
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