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Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/pericarp Extract

A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.

What is it?

Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/Pericarp Extract is the extract of the fruit and pericarp of Sapidnus mukorossi, Sapindaceae.

What does it do?

Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/pericarp Extract is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:

  • Cleansing

    helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair

  • Surfactant - cleansing

    surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes

  • Surfactant - emulsifying

    surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate

EU regulatory status

Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/pericarp 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 Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/pericarp Extract?

Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/pericarp Extract is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/Pericarp Extract is the extract of the fruit and pericarp of Sapidnus mukorossi, Sapindaceae.

Is Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/pericarp Extract allowed in cosmetics in the EU?

Yes. Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/pericarp Extract is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.

What does Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/pericarp Extract do in cosmetic products?

Sapindus Mukorossi Fruit/pericarp Extract is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: 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: 17/03/2014