Very Disliked

Lauroyl Lysine

Explained

This ingredient comes from a fatty acid (lauric acid) and amino acid (lysine). It is used to add a silky feel to cosmetics.

According to a manufacturer, its fatty acid base leaves a silky feeling on the skin. It also has emollient properties because of this. Emollients help soften skin by preventing water from evaporating.

Lauroyl lysine is barely soluble in water.

See all 1,561 products with Lauroyl Lysine

Users who like it
8%
Users who avoid it
92%

What it does

Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Uncommon Percentage of products that contain it
1.9%
Top categories
Makeup
Sunscreens
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 34940
INCI Name LAUROYL LYSINE
EC #  257-843-4
All Functions Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling