Sodium Tamanuseedate
AKA “Sodium tamanu oil, Tamanu oil sodium salt”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium tamanuseedate
AKA: Sodium tamanu oil, Tamanu oil sodium salt
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Sodium Tamanuseedate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Mixes oil and water
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Rare synthetic saponified ingredient derived from tamanu oil, a traditional medicine in Pacific island cultures. Created in the 20th century to incorporate tamanu's historical uses for wound healing and skin regeneration into modern cosmetics.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR