Sodium Avocadoate
AKA “Avocado Oil Saponified, Avocado Saponified”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium avocadoate
AKA: Avocado Oil Saponified, Avocado Saponified
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Sodium Avocadoate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Persea Gratissima (Avocado)
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
Avocado has been used in Mesoamerican beauty practices for centuries for skin nourishment and protection. The sodium salt form was developed in modern cosmetics to create water-soluble, stable ingredients from avocado oil.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR