Sodium Surfactin
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, gel forming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Surfactin is a peptidelipid composed of amino acids and fatty acids and is produced by the fermentation of Bacillus subtilis
What does it do?
Sodium Surfactin 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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Gel forming
thickens a liquid formulation into a gel-like consistency
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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
Sodium Surfactin 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 Sodium Surfactin?
Sodium Surfactin is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Surfactin is a peptidelipid composed of amino acids and fatty acids and is produced by the fermentation of Bacillus subtilis
Is Sodium Surfactin allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Surfactin is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Surfactin do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Surfactin is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, gel forming, 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: 15/10/2010