Potassium Lauroyl Pea Amino Acids
AKA “Pea Amino Acid Surfactant
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Potassium lauroyl pea amino acids
AKA: Pea Amino Acid Surfactant
Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Acid
Not Clean
Potassium Lauroyl Pea Amino Acids is the potassium salt of the reaction product of lauric acid chloride with the amino acids derived from the seeds of Pisum sativum L., Fabaceae
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic surfactant developed in the late 20th century by combining lauric acid with amino acids derived from peas. Created to provide mild cleansing properties while reducing skin irritation compared to traditional sulfate-based surfactants.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR