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Surfactant

SODIUM AVOCADOATE

Updated
87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

The sodium soap of avocado-derived fatty acids, used as a gentle plant-based cleanser and viscosity adjuster. Well tolerated and biodegradable; rare avocado allergy is the main caveat.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Gentle plant-derived cleanser
  • Avocado fatty acid profile
  • Soap-style biodegradable surfactant

Known concerns

  • Mild defatting potential at high use
  • Possible avocado allergy in rare cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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