Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-sebum, antioxidant, cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids are glycolipids produced by the fermentation of glucose by Starmerella bombicola with the fatty acids derived from Madhuca longifolia seed oil, Sapotaceae.
What does it do?
Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-sebum
helps regulate or reduce excess sebum (oil) on the skin
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Antioxidant
neutralises free radicals to slow oxidative damage to the formulation or skin
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids?
Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids are glycolipids produced by the fermentation of glucose by Starmerella bombicola with the fatty acids derived from Madhuca longifolia seed oil, Sapotaceae.
Is Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids do in cosmetic products?
Madhuca Longifolia Sophorolipids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-sebum, antioxidant, cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 07/02/2018