What Are The Benefits Of Soapwort Extract For Hair?

what is Saponaria officinalis extract?

Saponaria officinalis extract is taken from saponaria officinalis, a perennial herb whose roots and leaves are rich in saponin compounds (such as saponin) and have natural surface active properties, hence the name "soap grass". Its extracts are widely used in traditional medicine, cosmetics and cleaning products.

soapwort root benefits:

1. Benefits of soapwort to hair:
Its foam is fine and can effectively remove scalp oil and residue. It can reduce the damage of synthetic surfactants to hair keratin. Long-term use can improve dry hair problems.

2. Antibacterial
Studies have shown that saponaria officinalis root extract has mild antibacterial properties and can help control Malassezia and reduce dandruff, but the effect is weaker than professional anti-dandruff ingredients such as zinc pyrithione.

3. Anti-inflammatory
Traditional medicine uses it to relieve inflammation caused by eczema or dermatitis.

4. Environmental protection
It is biodegradable and more environmentally friendly than synthetic detergents.

5. Reduce chemical damage:

It can reduce the damage of synthetic surfactants to hair keratin, and long-term use may improve dry hair problems.

Saponaria Officinalis Extract

Potential disadvantages and precautions:

1. Risk of hemolysis
Saponins may destroy red blood cells at high doses, so avoid direct contact with wounds or mucous membranes.

2. Interaction with other ingredients
Soapwort root extract is combination with acidic or metal ions may reduce the effect, so attention should be paid to formula compatibility.

Application areas:

1. Personal care products
Natural formulas such as shampoo, facial cleanser, and shower gel.

2. Medicine and health products
Traditional herbal preparations, topical anti-inflammatory ointments.

3. Household cleaning
Environmentally friendly detergents, raw materials for handmade soap.

4. Agriculture and horticulture
Saponaria officinalis leaf extract can be used as a natural pesticide or plant growth regulator.

Limitations of soapwort:

1. Strong degreasing power:
It may over-cleanse and make dry hair even drier, so it needs to be used with a conditioner.

2. Poor foam durability:
Compared with synthetic detergents, more dosage is required to achieve the same foaming effect.

3. The effect varies from person to person:
Soapwort extract has limited effect on repairing fine hair or damaged hair caused by dyeing and perming, and cannot replace silicone oil or keratin care.

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Our products are sold to North America, Europe, Australia, South America. Our products have passed quality inspection and also support customer re-inspection. If you want to buy saponaria officinalis extract, you can contact us: Email: info@fruiterco.com.