Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium salt of lauroyl sarcosine
What does it do?
Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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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
Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate 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 Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate?
Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium salt of lauroyl sarcosine
Is Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, 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: 15/10/2010