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Is Quillaja Saponaria Root Extract vegetarian?

Quillaja Saponaria Root Extract

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Quillaja Saponaria Root Extract is an extract of the roots/bark of the soap bark tree, Quillaja saponaria, native to Chile and known for its natural saponin content used as a foaming and cleansing agent.

Also known as Panama Bark Extract, Soap Bark Extract
INCI name Quillaja Saponaria Root Extract
EC number 273-620-4
CosIng ID 59043
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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