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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Public databaseSODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is an amino-acid-derived anionic surfactant. Used for cleansing. Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate appears in 3 products, most often around number 4 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate appears on 3 product ingredient lists, most often around number 4; its highest position is number 3 of 27.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Acne Control Cleanser | CeraVe | 3 of 27 |
| Foaming Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 4 of 24 |
| Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin | Neutrogena | 12 of 15 |
What to watch for
- 1 IrritationCosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database
Cleansing surfactants remove surface oil along with dirt, which can leave skin feeling tight or dry.
Official ingredient listing · Rinse-off cleansers. Mildness depends on the whole surfactant system. · Ingredient database · SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE · COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE · SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE · Surfactant mildness is a property of the blend. · Ingredient database · SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE · COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE · SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE
Common questions
- What does Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate do in skincare?
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is an amino-acid-derived anionic surfactant. Used for cleansing.
- Where does Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate sit in these formulas?
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate appears in 3 products; highest on the list is number 3 of 27, in Acne Control Cleanser.
- Which products contain Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate?
- Products that contain Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: Acne Control Cleanser, Foaming Facial Cleanser, Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser for Sensitive Skin.
- Is there anything to watch for with Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate?
- Yes. One caution applies to Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, listed above.