Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AKA “sodium capryl lactylate, sodium;2-(2-decanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate, Sodium 2-((2-(decanoyloxy)propanoyl)oxy)propanoate”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium caproyl/lauroyl lactylate
AKA: Sodium capryl lactylate, Sodium;2-(2-decanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate, Sodium 2-((2-(decanoyloxy)propanoyl)oxy)propanoate
Synthetic · Antimicrobial · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Preservative
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Chemical Exfoliant
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle cleansing agent that removes oil and impurities while helping to blend and stabilize skincare formulas for a smooth texture.
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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR