Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Cleanses and foams.

What it is

A washing ingredient made from lauric acid, a fatty acid found in coconut oil, and sarcosine, an amino acid.

Helps water wash away oil and dirt, creates foam, and helps condition skin and hair.

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Cleanses and foamsOfficial EU function: Surfactant - cleansing

Helps oil and water mixOfficial EU function: Surfactant - emulsifying

Keeps skin in good conditionOfficial EU function: Skin conditioning

Gives the textureOfficial EU function: Viscosity controlling

Conditions and detangles hairOfficial EU function: Hair conditioning

Reduces staticOfficial EU function: Antistatic