Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Category: Surfactant

Brief Description: Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a very mild, yet highly effective, surfactant derived from fatty acids and sarcosine (a natural amino acid).

Benefits: Provides foaming and cleansing properties; helps to enhance the absorption of other ingredients.

Skin Type Suitability/Concerns: Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Target Audience: Used in a variety of personal care products.

Chemical Composition: An anionic surfactant derived from sarcosine, a natural amino acid, and lauric acid.

Physical Aspect: Typically a clear liquid.

Compatibility: Compatible with most cosmetic ingredients.

Concentration: Varies depending on the product.

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions: Rare, but can cause irritation in some individuals.

Regulatory Status: Generally recognized as safe for use in cosmetics.

Sustainability/Ethical Considerations: Relatively low environmental impact, but sourcing of palm oil (for lauric acid) can be a concern.