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Sage - A refresher and tonic. Its mild cleansing action makes it ideal for sensitive skin or scalp.

Sea Salts - Obtained from seaweeds, they are used in bath products for their tonic action.

Seaweed Extracts - Special blend of herbal extracts from the sea consisting of variations of the following: Bladderwrack, Carragahenin, Fucus, Iodides, Laminaria. (Herbals used will vary in different formulations. See list on the bottle or catalog entry for exact Seaweed Extract ingredients on a particular product. For more information on these ingredients, see individual entries.)

Shea Butter - Moisture-rich butter obtained from the nuts of the Mangifolia tree in Central Africa, also known as karite butter and African butter. A superb emollient, ideal in skin moisturizers, sun care products and hair conditioners.

Soluble Collagen - This dermal protein makes up 70% of the skin's connective tissue. Applied topically, pure soluble (non-cross-linked) collagen is readily absorbed and helps skin retain moisture and softness.

Soya Protein - Vegetable protein from soy. Applied topically, it is an excellent hydrator, readily absorbed by the skin for improved texture. In hair care formulas, it combines with fatty acids and amino acids to coat porous or damaged hair and split-ends. (See also Vegetable Protein.)

St. John's Wort - An excellent emollient and skin softener, this mild herb is widely used in our skin care and sun care products as a soothing agent for chapped, dry, wrinkled or sun-exposed skin. Also very beneficial to dry hair and scalp and split ends.

Sunflower Oil - An emollient extracted from the seeds of the sunflower. Rich in essential fatty acids, it is a good base for massage oils and lotions.

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