An extract of soapnut fruit used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.
What it is
Sapindus mukorossi fruit extract is an extract of the fruit of the soapnut tree, Sapindus mukorossi, of the soapberry family (Sapindaceae), whose fruits are traditionally used for washing because of their saponins. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of products, such as shampoos and cleansers.
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 extraction method or solvent.
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.