Soap Bark

SOAP BARK: A natural surfactant used for its cleansing properties. It has excellent foaming and cleansing abilities, containing 9-10% saponins. Derived from dried inner bark of the South American tree quillaja saponaria.

Soap Bark: A perennial herb native to Europe and parts of Asia. A natural cleanser.
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Suffonate: Surfactant derived from coconut oil. Used in "soapless" shampoos. Mixture of long chain of surfactant salts.

Natural cleansing and foaming agent made from coconut/palm fatty alcohols and glucose obtained from corn. This mild, natural detergent has a similar composition to saponins (plant glycosides) obtained from soap bark (quillaya) and yucca root.

They can benefit from products that are ultra-moisturizing and chemical-free, and contain a healthy dose of natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. A good choice is Burt's Bees Soap Bark & Chamomile Deep Cleansing Cream ($8).

See also: Extract, Emollient, Almond Oil, Elastin, Elasticity