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Surfactant

POTASSIUM JOJOBATE

Updated
78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

Potassium soap of jojoba acids — a plant-based mild surfactant used in cleansers. Functional and well-tolerated, but as a true soap it raises pH and can be drying.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild plant-based surfactant
  • Cleansing
  • Emulsifier
  • Jojoba-derived

Known concerns

  • Soap-like alkalinity may dry skin
  • Limited cosmetic clinical data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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