Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate
Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, foaming agent. It is used in 323 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 2 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | SODIUM LAURYL SULFOACETATE |
| Function | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 1847-58-1 |
| EC number | 217-431-7 |
| Prevalence | 323 products (0.35% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 2 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Shampoos 57.6%Face Cleansers 18.3%Body Washes 6.5%Exfoliators 3.7%Serums 2.2%Body Scrubs 1.9%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate do in skincare?
- Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate functions as a cleansing, foaming agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate 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 Lauryl Sulfoacetate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (57.6% of its uses).
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