Sodium Mangoseedate
AKA “Mango seed oil salt
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium mangoseedate
AKA: Mango seed oil salt
Surfactant · Uv Absorber · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Sunscreen Filter
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Sodium Mangoseedate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed O
Family
Anacardiaceae (Cashew family)
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.
Uv Absorber
Blocks or absorbs UV rays to protect your skin from sun damage, dark spots, and premature aging.
Viscosity Controlling
Shields from UV damage
Traditional Use
Modern derivative of mango seed oil, which has been traditionally used in South Asian and African skincare for its emollient and nourishing properties; the sodium salt form was developed for cosmetic incorporation.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR