Sodium Sarcosinate
Sodium Sarcosinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 11 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | SODIUM SARCOSINATE |
| Function | HAIR CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 4316-73-8 |
| EC number | 224-338-5 |
| Prevalence | 11 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 40 |
Used in
Styling Creams & Sprays 27.3%Conditioners 18.2%Heat Protectants 18.2%Detanglers 9.1%Face Cleansers 9.1%Shampoos 9.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Sodium Sarcosinate do in skincare?
- Sodium Sarcosinate functions as a hair conditioning, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Sodium 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 Sarcosinate?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially styling creams & sprays (27.3% of its uses).
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