INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 5 products
Sodium Surfactin
Sodium Surfactin is a peptidelipid composed of amino acids and fatty acids, produced through the fermentation of Bacillus subtilis. It is classified as a biosurfactant of microbial origin. According to CosIng, its official functions include cleansing, emulsifying, gel forming, and surfactant activity.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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surfactant● Benefits
Sodium Surfactin functions as a cleansing and emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulations. Its biosurfactant nature allows it to help solubilize oils and impurities while also contributing to product texture and viscosity control.
cleansingemulsifyingviscosity-controlling
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