INCI name

SODIUM CAPROYL/LAUROYL LACTYLATE

Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate

Anti-seborrheic Antimicrobial Cleansing Surfactant – emulsifying Surfactant – cleansingreviewed

A lactylate surfactant made from fatty acids and lactic acid.

What it is

Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate is a sodium salt of lactylates of capric (decanoic) and lauric acids, in which the fatty acids are linked to lactic acid units. CosIng lists it as anti-seborrhoeic, antimicrobial, cleansing and as an emulsifying and cleansing surfactant.

Where it is used

Used in creams, cleansers, deodorants and hair care products.

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.

Functions

Anti-seborrheic: Preventing or relieving the symptoms of seborrhea and/or seborrheic dermatitis, including dandruff.
Antimicrobial: Preventing and/or slowing down microbial growth.
Cleansing: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Surfactant – emulsifying: Helping suspensions or dispersions of liquids in a second liquid by reducing the surface tension of the substances to be emulsified.
Surfactant – cleansing: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

EU regulation

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

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