Sodium Safflowerate
AKA “Sodium safflower oil, Safflower oil sodium salt”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium safflowerate
AKA: Sodium safflower oil, Safflower oil sodium salt
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Clean
Sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Carthamus tinctorius L. Seed Oil
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
8015-80-3; 8007-24-7; 8002-03-7; 68425-36-5; 91051-35-3
Form
Liquid
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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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic ingredient derived from safflower oil through saponification. Developed as a plant-based emulsifier and cleanser for contemporary cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR