Sodium Surfactin

Sodium Surfactin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 63 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM SURFACTIN
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, GEL FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence63 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

Face Cleansers 15.9%Toners 15.9%Makeup Removers 12.7%Serums 12.7%General Moisturizers 7.9%Facial Treatments 4.8%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Surfactin do in skincare?
Sodium Surfactin functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Surfactin allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Surfactin?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (15.9% of its uses).

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