Sodium Sesameseedate
AKA “Sodium sesame oil, Sesame oil sodium salt”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium sesameseedate
AKA: Sodium sesame oil, Sesame oil sodium salt
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Sodium Sesameseedate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Sesamum Indicum Seed Oil
Family
Pedaliaceae (Sesame family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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See origin →
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
A modern synthetic ingredient derived from sesame seed oil through saponification. Created as a plant-derived emulsifier and conditioning agent for cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Amended Safety Assessment of Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Sesame Seed Oil, Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Oil Unsaponifiables, and Sodium Sesameseedate
Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel
International Journal of Toxicology
Sodium Sesameseedate
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR