INCI name

SAPONARIA OFFICINALIS ROOT EXTRACT

Soapwort root extract

An extract of the root of soapwort.

What it is

Saponaria Officinalis Root Extract is an extract of the roots of soapwort, Saponaria officinalis, a plant traditionally known for its saponin content. CosIng lists it as skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers 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 extraction solvent or how much saponin the extract contains.

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.

Products with this ingredient (33)

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