Sans [ceuticals] | Glossary Index

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Terminalia Ferdinandiana [Kakadu] Plum Fruit Extract

Native to Northern Australia, the Kakadu plum has been identified as the fruit with the world’s highest vitamin C content, up to 100 times more than an orange. Due to this high vitamin C content, it is a powerful free radical scavenger, working to stimulate pro-collagen I and hyaluronic acid synthesis, while boosting skin radiance and luminosity.

Theobroma Cacao [Cocoa] Fruit Powder

Used in our skincare as an antioxidant and natural colourant.

Theobroma Cacao [Cocoa] Butter 

Obtained by pressing the seeds of the cacao tree, cocoa butter is a creamy-coloured, edible vegetable fat. Raw cacao has over 40 times the antioxidants of blueberries. It is high in palmitoleic acid, a potent antioxidant known to support healthy cell membranes, hydrate the skin and support skin healing, and slows the loss of moisture from the skin by forming a barrier on its surface.

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Tocopherol [Vitamin E]

One of the skincare industry’s most efficacious ingredients, Vitamin E possesses superior antioxidant activity and protects skin cells from ultraviolet light, pollution and other elements that produce free radicals which damage skin by breaking down collagen and elastin, causing signs of aging. Vitamin E fights against and repairs the damage caused by these free radicals, enabling the skin’s structure to stay intact, helping to reduce transepidermal water loss and strengthening the skin’s barrier function. Applying it directly to the body can increase levels of Vitamin E in the skin by almost ten times, giving the skin a reserve it can draw from to reduce and prevent skin damage, such as stretch marks. One of the most important benefits of Vitamin E is the prevention of skin cancer. It protects the epidermis from early stages of ultraviolet light damage, while providing some benefit in preventing and treating sunburn. Vitamin E regulates Vitamin A in cosmetic formulations, making this a powerful combination in skincare.

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Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Winner of the UK Green Technology design award, this new generation preservative is fully biodegradable and one of the most exciting environmentally friendly alternatives on the natural care market. It scores a ‘low hazard’ 1/10 rating on EWG's Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database—a non-profit, environmental organisation that specialises in research and advocacy in the areas of toxic chemicals.


 
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Ubiquinone

A vitamin-like substance that naturally occurs in our body's cells, Ubiquinone provides cells with the energy they need to repair and regenerate, and also helps our body produce collagen and elastin. As we age, our natural levels of Ubiquinone decrease, making topical application highly beneficial for healthy skin.


 
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Vitamin B

Skin: A highly skin compatible vitamin as it is readily absorbed, helping to repair the cutaneous barrier, improve hydration and softness, and reduce roughness. Soothes irritated skin and encourages healing. Vitamin B has the ability to attract and hold water in the hair and skin very effectively.

Hair: An active form of vitamin B formulated in high concentrations. An excellent emollient, it binds to the hair shaft by creating a light hermetic seal on the surface of the hair, lubricating the hair shaft and giving lustre and shine. It also reduces the formation of split ends. Brighten and create shine in your hair by using vitamin B-rich Sans [ceuticals] pH & Shine Corrector.

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Vitella Paradoxa [Shea Butter]

Derived from pressing the shea butter nut, shea butter is rich in vitamins A, E, and F. It is ultra-hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and extremely soothing for irritated skin. Shea butter also naturally absorbs UVB rays to help protect skin from the sun.

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Vitis Vinifera [Grape] Seed Extract

Contains chemical constituents such as proanthocyanidins, polyphenols, flavonoids, and anthocyanins, very potent antioxidants that aid directly in diminishing environmental damage.


 
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Xanthan Gum

Derived from the fermentation process of glucose, sucrose or lactose, the polysaccharide xanthan gum is used as a thickening agent in cosmetics. It outperforms artificial thickeners due to its ability to withstand humid conditions, reacts well with water and has smoothing properties.

Xylitol

Part of a patented complex called AQUAXYL™ - an innovative combination of plant sugars that boost hydration and strengthen the barrier function of the hair and skin. It also restores moisture at the heart of the cuticle.

Xylitylglucoside

Part of a patented complex called AQUAXYL™ - an innovative combination of plant sugars that boost hydration and strengthen the barrier function of the hair and skin. It also restores moisture at the heart of the cuticle.


 
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Zea Mays [Corn] Starch

A starch derived from corn and used in skin and haircare formulations to increase absorbency, viscosity and provide skin protection.

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