Surfactant
CARPOTROCHE BRASILIENSIS SEED ACID
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
Fatty acids pressed from the Amazonian marto seed — used as a soap-like cleanser and emulsifier in natural formulas. Limited dedicated safety data so it sits in the "fine, with caveats" tier.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild plant-derived cleansing
- Emulsifying capability for natural formulations
- Source of unsaturated fatty acids
Known concerns
- Possible chaulmoogric/hydnocarpic acid content from genus
- Limited cosmetic safety data
- Variable composition by source
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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