Sodium Tamanuseedate

AKA “Sodium tamanu oil, Tamanu oil sodium salt”

Fatty Acid

Ingredient Facts

Sodium tamanuseedate

AKA: Sodium tamanu oil, Tamanu oil sodium salt

Fatty Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Fatty Acid

Clean

Sodium Tamanuseedate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Plant Part

Seed

CAS #

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Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Viscosity Controlling

Surfactant Emulsifying

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Mixes oil and water

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Rare synthetic saponified ingredient derived from tamanu oil, a traditional medicine in Pacific island cultures. Created in the 20th century to incorporate tamanu's historical uses for wound healing and skin regeneration into modern cosmetics.