Sodium Laurate/linoleate/oleate/palmitate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate is the sodium salt of a mixture of lauric, linoleic, oleic and palmitic acids.
What does it do?
Sodium Laurate/linoleate/oleate/palmitate 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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Skin protecting
helps shield skin from external environmental factors
EU regulatory status
Sodium Laurate/linoleate/oleate/palmitate 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 Laurate/linoleate/oleate/palmitate?
Sodium Laurate/linoleate/oleate/palmitate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate is the sodium salt of a mixture of lauric, linoleic, oleic and palmitic acids.
Is Sodium Laurate/linoleate/oleate/palmitate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Laurate/linoleate/oleate/palmitate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Laurate/linoleate/oleate/palmitate do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Laurate/linoleate/oleate/palmitate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient, skin protecting.
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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: 21/11/2014