Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate
A cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
What does it do?
Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate 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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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
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
EU regulatory status
Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate 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 Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate?
Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
Is Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting.
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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: 31/01/2018