Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate

Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, cleansing agent. It is used in 23 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM MYRISTOYL SARCOSINATE
FunctionANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, FOAMING, HAIR CONDITIONING
CAS number30364-51-3
EC number250-151-3
Prevalence23 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 56.5%Body Washes 13%Grooming 8.7%Shampoos 8.7%Body Scrubs 4.3%Exfoliators 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate do in skincare?
Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate functions as an antistatic, cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Myristoyl Sarcosinate 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 Myristoyl Sarcosinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (56.5% of its uses).

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