Sodium Camellia Japonica Seedate

Sodium Camellia Japonica Seedate 1
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AKA: Sodium Tsubakiate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
OriginNative to Japan. Derived from Camellia japonica seeds, a plant in the Theaceae family native to Japan and East Asia. Extracted through saponification of camellia seed oil, converting fatty acids into a sodium-based surfactant compound.
Sodium Tsubakiate
Family
Theaceae (Tea family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR