Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate

Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 4 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM ISOSTEAROYL LACTATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number73231-04-6
Prevalence4 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Shampoos 100%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate do in skincare?
Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Isostearoyl Lactate?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (100% of its uses).

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