Soapwort
Sopawort extract
INCI name:
Saponaria officinalis root extract
Part(s) of the plant used
Root
Cleansing / Purifying
Sourced from
Morocco
The power of plants
Soapwort is a herbaceous perennial found in ditches, forests, undergrowth and on riverbanks. It is a hermaphrodite plant producing white or pink fragrant flowers which are pollinated by butterflies. In times past, the leaves and rhizomes—which have cleansing and foaming properties thanks to their content of saponins—were used for cleaning woolens, and bleaching thread and lace. Soap can be made from soapwort by boiling the whole plant (particularly the rhizome) in water.
Skincare benefits of Sopawort extract
In cosmetics, soapwort extract—rich in natural surfactants and saponins—is used for its gentle lathering and purifying properties.
