Sodium Palmate

Soap made by saponifying palm oil, one of the most common bar-soap bases. Well tolerated in rinse-off use; like all true soaps its alkaline pH can feel drying on some skin. Questions about palm oil are about sourcing and environment, not about safety on skin.

Cosmetic information for general education, not medical advice. A verdict is a reading of the published evidence, never a guarantee for your skin: any ingredient can irritate someone, so patch test new products and see a professional if you react. Concern is graded on cited evidence, never on hazard-score lists. See how we score.