Glossary
Bev's glossary empowers you with ingredient information for products she profiles on her store. This list is in alphabetical order or you can use the search for a particular term.
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Silk Amino Acids
Silk Amino Acids contain 3 of the smallest amino acids (alanine, glycine and serine) and have a chemical composition that is very close to that of human skin and hair making them a wonderful source of nourishment and maintenance. Silk Amino Acids are highly hygroscopic and have excellent moisture binding ability, protecting hair from moisture loss.
They can penetrate very deeply into the hair cortex (hair cuticle and hair shaft), drawing moisture into these areas, improving hair hydration. Even when employed in low concentrations, the use of Silk Amino Acid can have a noticeable effect on the appearance of hair.
Squalane
Squalane — originally obtained from shark livers, the fish-friendly alternative is squalane made from olives. Highly refined squalane is a true antioxidant, prevents sun UV damage and age spots from forming, promotes cell growth and is also an antibacterial. An excellent moisturizer and lubricant, it softens and smoothes the skin while also replenishing skin lipids. Its compatibility with skin lipids can be attributed to the fact that human sebum is made up of 25% squalane.
Sodium PCA
Sodium PCA — the sodium salt form of PCA is an important skin-identical ingredient and great natural moisturizer that helps the skin hold onto water and stay nicely hydrated. PCA stands for Pyrrolidone Carboxylic Acid and can be found naturally in our skin.
Sodium Hyaluronate
Sodium Hyaluronate (See Hyaluronic Acid) — the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid and is the most commonly used form. Used as a humectant to increase moisture in the skin; is capable of binding 1,800 times its own weight in water.