Aloe Saponins
Surfactant, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Limited Data
Insufficient safety data available. Consider enriching this ingredient.
Details
Description
Surfactant, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Purpose
Function
Surfactant, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming
Profile
Properties
Silicone
Silicone free
Compliance
Regulatory Status
EU
Permitted
Safety
MODERATE
US
Permitted
Absorptionmoderate
Sensitizationhigh
MoSadequate
ConcernModerate
Verdict
Hemolytic activity (RBC lysis); membrane-disrupting properties; can act as penetration enhancers (positive or negative depending on intent); source-dependent variability (Quillaja vs. Saponaria vs. soy saponins have different profiles)
US Note
GRAS for food applications; permitted in cosmetics with no specific restriction
Assessment
Ratings
Reference
Identifiers
No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.