Soapnut Extract: a natural surfactant

Vivimed’s Nisarg Soapnut Extract is the natural extract from the fruit of Sapindus mukorossi, the Indian soapnut tree, rich in natural saponins, forming a generous, stable foam that has been used for centuries for its natural cleansing ability.

 In addition it has several advantages over common synthetic surfactants:


• Anti-irritant properties, pH-balanced in line with the natural pH of skin, thus avoiding irritation and dryness associated with some synthetic alkaline surfactants.
• Antimicrobial and antifungal properties including activity against some yeasts associated with dandruff.
• Biodegradable thus kinder to the environment.

Soapnut is an effective and natural surfactant finding use in toothpastes, facial cleansers, gentle shampoos, make-up removers and laundry detergents.

Usage level: between 1% and 5% depending on application.

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