Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, foaming agent. It is used in 265 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM LAUROAMPHOACETATE
FunctionCLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING
CAS number66161-62-4
EC number266-197-2
Prevalence265 products (0.29% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches170

Used in

Face Cleansers 49.1%Shampoos 18.1%Body Washes 16.2%Exfoliators 4.2%Body Scrubs 2.3%Makeup Removers 2.3%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Lauroamphoacetate do in skincare?
Sodium Lauroamphoacetate functions as a cleansing, foaming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Lauroamphoacetate 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 Lauroamphoacetate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (49.1% of its uses).

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