murphySodium Tamanuseedate
AKA: Sodium tamanu oil, Tamanu oil sodium salt
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginNative to Brazil. Derived from Calophyllum inophyllum seeds, a tropical tree native to South Asia and cultivated in Brazil. Extracted through cold-pressing of seeds, then saponified with sodium hydroxide to create the salt form.
Sodium Tamanuseedate is the sodium salt of the fatty acids derived from Calophyllum Inophyllum Seed Oil
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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.
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
The paper trail
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR