Explained
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cleansing agent and emulsifier. It is a surfactant derived from sarcosine, and a common source is coconut oil. As a surfactant, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate helps lift dirts, oil, and other molecules to be washed away. In leave-on products, this ingredient is used as an emulsifier. Emulsifier help prevent ingredients such as oils and waters from separating.
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is also commonly found as a foaming agent in shampoo, toothpaste, and shaving foam. It is amphiphilic, meaning it loves both water and fats.
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Also known as: Sarcosyl
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 1.0% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is most often found as ingredient number 5 within an ingredient list.
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CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 37941
- INCI Name: SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
- EC #: Â 205-281-5
- All Functions: Antistatic, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foaming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant, Viscosity Controlling
