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Surfactant

POTASSIUM OLIVATE/SUNFLOWERSEEDATE

87

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A natural soap made by saponifying olive and sunflower oils with potassium hydroxide — gentle plant-based cleanser, biodegradable, and well tolerated. Higher pH than syndet bars is the only quirk.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Gentle cleansing soap from olive and sunflower oils
  • Biodegradable natural surfactant
  • Suitable for sensitive-skin bar soaps
  • Vegan and rinse-off-friendly

Known concerns

  • Alkaline pH can disturb acid mantle
  • Not ideal for very dry or eczema-prone skin

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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