An extract of soapbark wood, used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Quillaja saponaria wood extract is an extract of the wood of the soapbark tree (Panama bark), Quillaja saponaria, which CosIng assigns to the rose family (Rosaceae). The tree is known for its saponins, compounds that foam in water. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, facial cleansers, shower gels and other cleansing products.
Limits of interpretation
The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.
The INCI name does not reveal the saponin content of the extract.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.