INCI name

SODIUM OLEOYL SARCOSINATE

Sodium oleoyl sarcosinate

An amino acid-based anionic surfactant, listed in CosIng as a skin-conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Sodium oleoyl sarcosinate is the sodium salt of oleoyl sarcosine, the amide of oleic acid and sarcosine (N-methylglycine). It belongs to the sarcosinate surfactants. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found in shampoos, shower gels, cleansers and other rinse-off 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.

The label does not show the amount used.

Functions

Skin conditioning – miscellaneous
Enhancing the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring suppleness.

EU regulation

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

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