Arginine Lauroyl Glycinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Lauroyl Glycinate is the Arginine salt of the product formed by the condensation of lauroyl fatty acid chloride with Glycine.
What does it do?
Arginine Lauroyl Glycinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Foaming
produces foam when mixed with water and agitated
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Arginine Lauroyl Glycinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Arginine Lauroyl Glycinate?
Arginine Lauroyl Glycinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lauroyl Glycinate is the Arginine salt of the product formed by the condensation of lauroyl fatty acid chloride with Glycine.
Is Arginine Lauroyl Glycinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Arginine Lauroyl Glycinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Arginine Lauroyl Glycinate do in cosmetic products?
Arginine Lauroyl Glycinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, foaming, surfactant - cleansing.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 24/05/2016