Lauroyl/olivoyl (Arginine/glutamic Acid/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/threonine/valine)
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Lauroyl/Olivoyl (Arginine/Glutamic Acid/Isoleucine/Leucine/Lysine/Phenylalanine/Proline/Threonine/Valine) is the product obtained by the reaction of a mixture of lauric acid chloride and olive acid chloride with an aqueous solution containing arginine, glutamic acid, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, threonine, and valine.
What does it do?
Lauroyl/olivoyl (Arginine/glutamic Acid/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/threonine/valine) is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
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Surfactant - emulsifying
surfactant that forms and stabilises emulsions of oil and water — without it, creams and lotions would separate
EU regulatory status
Lauroyl/olivoyl (Arginine/glutamic Acid/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/threonine/valine) 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 Lauroyl/olivoyl (Arginine/glutamic Acid/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/threonine/valine)?
Lauroyl/olivoyl (Arginine/glutamic Acid/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/threonine/valine) is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Lauroyl/Olivoyl (Arginine/Glutamic Acid/Isoleucine/Leucine/Lysine/Phenylalanine/Proline/Threonine/Valine) is the product obtained by the reaction of a mixture of lauric acid chloride and olive acid chloride with an aqueous solution containing arginine, glutamic acid, isoleucine, leucine, lysine, phenylalanine, proline, threonine, and valine.
Is Lauroyl/olivoyl (Arginine/glutamic Acid/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/threonine/valine) allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Lauroyl/olivoyl (Arginine/glutamic Acid/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/threonine/valine) is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Lauroyl/olivoyl (Arginine/glutamic Acid/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/threonine/valine) do in cosmetic products?
Lauroyl/olivoyl (Arginine/glutamic Acid/isoleucine/leucine/lysine/phenylalanine/proline/threonine/valine) is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying.
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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: 17/08/2016