INCI name

ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate

An ester of an amino acid derivative used as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Isopropyl lauroyl sarcosinate is the isopropyl ester of lauroyl sarcosine, a compound of lauric acid and the amino acid derivative sarcosine (N-methylglycine). CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in sun care products, creams, lotions and makeup.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The label does not show the concentration used.

Functions

Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

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