★What is Tea Saponin?
Tea Saponin is a natural non-ionic surface active ingredient extracted from tea seeds. It is a kind of triterpenoid saponin compound with high purity, mild performance and excellent biological activity. It is widely used in mild cleaning skincare, scalp care and soothing cosmetic formulations, and is a popular natural green cosmetic raw material in global beauty market.
★Which cosmetic finished products are suitable to add Tea Saponin?
Facial cleansers, mild cleansing milk & amino acid composite cleansing products
Anti-dandruff shampoo, oil control shampoo, scalp care essence
Body wash, hand soap, mild bath cosmetics
Acne clearing lotion, soothing anti-itch skincare products
Mask lotion, exfoliating mild cleansing products
Natural plant-based surfactant composite formula cosmetics
★What is the recommended safe addition dosage of Tea Saponin in cosmetics?
Daily mild cleansing products: 0.5% – 2.0%
Anti-dandruff & oil control scalp care: 1.0% – 3.0%
Anti-acne & soothing skincare formulations: 0.3% – 1.5%
Rinse-off overall cleaning cosmetics: ≤5.0%
★Is Tea Saponin safe and mild for topical cosmetic application?
Yes. High-purity Tea Saponin has low skin irritation, low sensitization risk and good safety.
It passes cosmetic safety toxicology tests, including skin irritation test, eye irritation test and sensitization test.
It is natural plant derived, non-toxic, biodegradable, friendly to skin and environment, compliant with global clean beauty trend.
Suitable for long-term daily skincare and scalp care products.
★What formulation notes should cosmetic factories pay attention to when using Tea Saponin?
Good water solubility, easy to disperse directly in water-phase formula
Stable under weak acid and neutral pH condition, recommended pH range 5.0–7.0
Resist high temperature slightly, avoid long-time heating above 65℃ during production
Excellent compatibility with amino acid surfactants, betaine, hyaluronic acid and common moisturizers
Cooperate well with plant extracts, reduce overall formula irritation greatly
Avoid matching with strong cationic ingredients which may affect stability
★Can Tea Saponin be compounded with other popular cosmetic active ingredients?
Match with Niacinamide: Enhance oil control and brightening effect
Match Centella Asiatica Extract: Synergistically soothe anti-inflammatory, repair sensitive skin
Match Salicylic Acid: Improve anti-acne and anti-dandruff effect, reduce irritation
Match Hyaluronic Acid: Keep moisturizing after cleansing, prevent dry tight skin
Match Amino Acid Surfactants: Upgrade foam delicacy and mild cleansing experience
★Which well-known cosmetic brands use Tea Saponin?
Adolph: Core tea bran shampoo series, takes Tea Saponin as key active for long-lasting oil control, anti-dandruff and scalp soothing.
Aesop: Camellia seed-derived Tea Saponin in gentle facial cleansers & scalp treatment products.
Briogeo: Clean haircare formulations use natural Tea Saponin derivatives as mild plant surfactant.
★What specifications of Tea Saponin do you have available?
60% Tea Saponin: Economic grade, ideal for bulk cleansing & haircare formulas
★What is the difference betweenTea Saponin and surfactant?
Tea Saponin :A natural plant-derived non-ionic surfactan
Tea Saponin :Mild cleansing, low irritation, and does not destroy skin natural oil film, anti-inflammatory and soothing, suitable for sensitive skin, scalp fragile skin.
★How does Tea Saponin perform in terms of foaming ability compared to common surfactants?
Tea Saponin produces fine, dense, creamy and long-lasting stable foam, different from coarse, loose foam generated by traditional synthetic surfactants like SLES.
