Sodium Peanutate
AKA “Peanut Oil Soap”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium peanutate
AKA: Peanut Oil Soap
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Clean
Fatty acids, peanut oil, sodium salts
CAS #
61789-57-9
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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.
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 Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ingredient derived from peanut oil. Developed as a soap-like emulsifier and cleanser for cosmetic formulations in the mid-20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR