Cyclodextrin Laurate

AKA “Lauric acid cyclodextrin”

Humectant

Ingredient Facts

Cyclodextrin laurate

AKA: Lauric acid cyclodextrin

Humectant · Humectant · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Humectant

Occlusive

Skin Conditioner

Barrier Support

Not Clean

Cyclodextrin Laurate is the product obtained by the reaction of Cyclodextrin and lauric acid chloride

Form

Powder

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Functions

Film Forming

Creates a physical seal on skin to lock moisture in and keep irritants out. The "slugging" ingredient — barrier protection.

Humectant

A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Protecting

Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.

Nourishes & Protects

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

A modern cosmetic ingredient developed by chemically modifying cyclodextrin with lauric acid. Created to improve texture and delivery of actives in skincare formulations, with no traditional predecessor.