Sodium Surfactin
What Sodium Surfactin is & what it does
Sodium Surfactin is the sodium salt of surfactin, a biosurfactant produced by fermentation of Bacillus bacteria. It functions as a gentle, naturally derived surfactant and emulsifier, helping oil and water phases mix and supporting mild cleansing. Because it is fermentation-derived, it is often marketed as a skin-friendly alternative to harsher synthetic surfactants. It has no flagged concerns in this catalog.
What is Sodium Surfactin?
Sodium Surfactin is the sodium salt of surfactin, a biosurfactant produced by fermentation of Bacillus bacteria. It is a naturally derived surfactant and emulsifier.
What does Sodium Surfactin do in skincare?
It helps oil and water mix and supports mild cleansing and emulsification. Because it is fermentation-derived, it is often used as a gentler alternative to harsher synthetic surfactants.
Is Sodium Surfactin safe?
It is generally considered a mild, skin-friendly ingredient and carries no flagged concerns in this catalog.
Sunscreens with Sodium Surfactin
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair™ Soothing Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30
75/100
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Y.O.U. Sunbrella 2% Niacinamide Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
72/100
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Y.O.U. Y.o.u Sunbrella Triple UV Acne Care Sunscreen SPF + Pa ++++
68/100
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Azarine Cicamide Barrier Sunscreen Moisturizer SPF 35 Pa+++
65/100
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Azarine Cicamide Barrier Sunscreen Moisturiser SPF 35 Pa +++
65/100