Ichimaru Pharcos

Soapnut Extract Powder

Date of certification: 07.05.2021

State: Valid

Test number

210.322.60
210.322.61
210.322.62
210.705.1

Grade

1.1
1.1
1.2
1.6

Tested according to

MyMicrobiome Standard 18.10 - Face & Body microbiome

MyMicrobiome Standard 19.10 - Scalp microbiome

MyMicrobiome Standard 21.10 - Vaginal microbiome

Product description according to manufacturer:

"A fruit extract derived from soap nut tree that has been used as soap and shampoo since ancient times, mainly in India. It is an organic material that gently and thoroughly cleanses with a firm, stretchy and fine-grained foam."

www.ichimaru.co.jp

Test result
Test description
Protocols

The results are evaluated with grades from 1 (one) to 3 (three).
If the product shows no or positive influence to the above-mentioned aspects, a grade of 1 is awarded respectively.
If only a very weak negative influence can be detected in the tests, the grade 2 is awarded and in case of a clearly negative influence, the product receives the grade 3.

The product has passed up to grade 2.0.

TEST "MyMicrobiome Standard 18.10" - SEBACEOUS	GRADE
Balance of the skin microbiome	1.0
Diversity of the corresponding skin microbiome (x2)	1.1
Skin-product contact direct (x2)	1.1
Skin-product contact indirect	1.0
Overall grade	1.1

TEST "MyMicrobiome Standard 18.10" - DRY	GRADE
Balance of the skin microbiome	1.0
Diversity of the corresponding skin microbiome (x2)	1.0
Skin-product contact direct (x2)	1.3
Skin-product contact indirect	1.0
Overall grade	1.1

TEST "MyMicrobiome Standard 19.10" - SCALP	GRADE
Balance of the skin microbiome	1.0
Diversity of the corresponding skin microbiome (x2)	1.3
Skin-product contact direct (x2)	1.3
Skin-product contact indirect	1.0
Overall grade	1.2

TEST "MyMicrobiome Standard 21.10" - VAGINAL	GRADE
Balance of the skin microbiome	1.0
Diversität des entsprechenden Hautmikrobioms (x2)	1.7
Skin-product contact direct (x2)	1.7
Skin-product contact indirect	1.7
Overall grade	1.6

The MyMicrobiome Standard evaluates cosmetic and personal care products, that encounter the skin or mucous membrane, in terms of their influence on the microbiome located at a specific body site.

An intact skin microbiome has a fundamental influence on skin health. Products which are to be skin-friendly must also be Microbiome-friendly in order not to unbalance the skin of the user.

The MyMicrobiome Standard evaluates the influence of cosmetic and personal care products on the microbial key players of a specific skin or mucous membrane area. The human microbiome is very individual from person to person.

Each area, however, harbors a characteristic composition of bacteria, viruses and fungi. The test examines the products influence on the key organisms typical for each skin area and thus offers a standardized procedure.

Here you can find an overview of our testing standards: MyMicrobiome Standard