Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate

AKA “sodium capryl lactylate, sodium;2-(2-decanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate, Sodium 2-((2-(decanoyloxy)propanoyl)oxy)propanoate”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate

AKA: Sodium capryl lactylate, Sodium;2-(2-decanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate, Sodium 2-((2-(decanoyloxy)propanoyl)oxy)propanoate

Surfactant · Antimicrobial · EWG: 2

Synthetic

Preservative

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Chemical Exfoliant

Plant Oil

Clean

Decanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, sodium salt (1:1) Dodecanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)

CAS #

13557-74-9, 13557-75-0

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Functions

Anti-Seborrheic

Antimicrobial

Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Controls excess oil

Fights acne

Causing bacteria

Traditional Use

A contemporary synthetic surfactant derived from caprylic and lauric acids combined with lactic acid. Engineered as a mild cleansing ingredient for natural and clean-beauty formulations.