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Ingredient Facts
Sodium lardate
AKA: Lard Soap, Animal Fat Soap
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, lard, sodium salt
CAS #
68605-06-1
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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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic ingredient with limited historical documentation; appears to be a modern development in surfactant chemistry with no significant traditional use.