murphyQuillaja saponaria (Soapbark) bark extract
AKA: Soapbark bark extract
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Extract
Clean
OriginNative to Chile. Sourced from the bark of Quillaja saponaria, a tree native to Chile in the Quillajaceae family. Extracted from dried bark through water or solvent infusion to isolate saponin compounds.
quillaja saponaria (soapbark) bark extract is a cosmetic ingredient used as antidandruff, cleansing, emulsifying. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Family
Quillajaceae
Plant Part
Bark
Lifeform
Shrub or tree
Climate
Subtropical
CAS #
68990-67-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Antidandruff
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.
Foaming
Masking
Moisturising
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Surfactant
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: Kew POWO · CosIng · EWG · CIR