Sodium Astrocaryum Murumuruate
AKA “Murumuru Butter Saponified, Murumuru Saponified
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium astrocaryum murumuruate
AKA: Murumuru Butter Saponified, Murumuru Saponified
Surfactant · Emollient · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Amazonian Oil
Clean
Fatty acids, astrocaryum murumuru oil, sodium salts
Effective at 5.0%
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Astrocaryum murumuru is an Amazonian palm used traditionally by indigenous groups for skin and hair conditioning. The sodium salt derivative was created to provide water-soluble versions of the oil's nourishing properties in modern cosmetics.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
1e-05%
10.0%
0%100%
Effective Range
CIR reported use: 0.00001-5 | 0.002-1 | 0.001-10 | 0.001-7
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR