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Cleanser / Surfactant

Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract

Often labeled as: Soapwort Extract

The natural, foaming botanical cleanser.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An extract from the leaves of the Soapwort plant. It is densely packed with natural saponins, which act as highly effective, extremely gentle, non-stripping natural surfactants that foam in water.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Cleanses the skin without disrupting the acid mantle, leaving it soft and calm.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Often used to replace synthetic sulfates in 100% natural cleansers.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

Natural soaps don't clean well.

The Science

Saponins form excellent micelles that effectively trap and remove oil and dirt.