Sodium Lauroamphoacetate
Categories: Cleansing Agent
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate at a Glance
- Considered one of the gentlest cleansing agents
- Also used to boost foaming properties
- Often used in formulating cleansers for babies
- Helps stabilize and works well with other cleansing agents
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate Description
Sodium lauroamphoacetate is a surfactant (cleansing agent) that is also used as a lather agent (foam booster). An amphoteric surfactant, it is considered one of the gentlest cleansing agents in cosmetics and is often used in formulating cleaning products for babies.Sodium lauroamphoactate is often used with other cleansing agents, where it helps boost their foaming properties and provide an extra measure of stability to a cleanser’s texture.
It may be plant-derived or synthetic. Typical usage levels range from 1–30%, depending on whether it is the primary or secondary cleansing agent.
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Sodium Lauroamphoacetate References
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, February 2018, pages 16–30
Dermatitis, October 2010, pages 262–268
Food and Chemical Toxicology, May 2007, pages 747-758
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