Sekken Soji
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?
See Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information regarding use of Japan Trivial names in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A, No. 12.
What does it do?
Sekken Soji is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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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
Sekken Soji 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 Sekken Soji?
Sekken Soji is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. See Regulatory and Ingredient Use Information regarding use of Japan Trivial names in Volume 1, Introduction, Part A, No. 12.
Is Sekken Soji allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sekken Soji is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sekken Soji do in cosmetic products?
Sekken Soji 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: 16/11/2016