Sodium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids
A cosmetic ingredient used as antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Amino acids, wheat, N-(1-oxododecyl) derivs., sodium salts
What does it do?
Sodium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Antistatic
reduces static electricity, mostly in hair products to keep strands smooth and manageable
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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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
Sodium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids 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 Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids?
Sodium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Amino acids, wheat, N-(1-oxododecyl) derivs., sodium salts
Is Sodium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Sodium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Sodium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids do in cosmetic products?
Sodium Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: antistatic, cleansing, hair conditioning, skin 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