Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract
A cosmetic ingredient used as anti-seborrheic, cleansing, foaming in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Panama Bark, Quillaja saponaria, Rosaceae
What does it do?
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anti-seborrheic
helps regulate excess sebum production on skin and scalp
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Fragrance
provides scent or masks the natural odour of other ingredients
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Moisturising
increases the water content of skin or hair, leaving it softer and more pliable
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract 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 Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract?
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Panama Bark, Quillaja saponaria, Rosaceae
Is Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract do in cosmetic products?
Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anti-seborrheic, cleansing, foaming, fragrance, moisturising, skin conditioning, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
What is the CAS number of Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract?
The CAS (Chemical Abstracts Service) number for Quillaja Saponaria Bark Extract is 68990-67-0.
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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: 15/10/2010