Sodium Laurate
Sodium salt of lauric acid – a moderate-strength surfactant. Used in bar soaps. Safe in rinse-off.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Combination, Oily, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Sodium laurate is the sodium salt of lauric acid (C12). INCI: Sodium Laurate. A moderate-harshness surfactant – the base of bar soaps (often combined with Sodium Palmate, Sodium Stearate). Use levels run from 10 to 30% in soaps. Pregnancy-safe in rinse-off use. May dry skin with frequent contact.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sodium Laurate safe during pregnancy?
Sodium Laurate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Sodium Laurate for?
Sodium Laurate suits: normal, dry, combination, oily, sensitive.
What is Sodium Laurate and what does it do in cosmetics?
Sodium salt of lauric acid – a moderate-strength surfactant.
Is Sodium Laurate comedogenic?
On the Fulton scale 0/5 – non-comedogenic. For acne-prone skin, a rating of 3 or higher suggests choosing an alternative.
What's the INCI name for Sodium Laurate?
The INCI name is Sodium Laurate.
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