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Surfactant

QUILLAJA SAPONARIA BARK EXTRACT

CAS 68990-67-0 Updated
72

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Soapbark extract — natural saponin-rich botanical used as a gentle foaming surfactant and skin conditioner. Listed in EU CosIng and used in food; generally well tolerated, though saponins can sting near eyes at high %.

Function

ANTI-SEBORRHEICCLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGFRAGRANCEMOISTURISINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Saponin-driven gentle cleansing
  • Natural foaming surfactant
  • Skin-conditioning
  • Approved food/cosmetic ingredient (CosIng listed)

Known concerns

  • Saponins can irritate at high % or near eyes
  • Possible sensitivity in saponin-reactive users

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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