Surfactant ingredient

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

A mild anionic surfactant derived from the amino acid sarcosine and lauric acid, used for gentle cleansing, foaming, and skin conditioning in facial and body cleansers.

Also known as: sarkosyl, sodium n-lauroyl sarcosinate, sodium lauroylsarcosinate

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Benefits

  • Mild anionic surfactant with good skin and mucous membrane tolerance
  • Leaves skin feeling soft; good foam profile
  • Suitable for sensitive skin cleansers

Watch for

  • Can interact with cationic ingredients; check compatibility
At a glance
CategorySurfactant
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 2 products
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Products with Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Cleansing FoamCleanser
Chifure
Cleansing Foam
Foaming CleanserCleanser
CeraVe
Foaming Cleanser