Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate
AKA “Cupuaçu Lactylate, Cupheoyl Lactylate Surfactant
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium cupheoyl lactylate
AKA: Cupuaçu Lactylate, Cupheoyl Lactylate Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Chemical Exfoliant
Not Clean
Sodium Cupheoyl Lactylate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula:
CAS #
5793-94-2; 13557-74-9
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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.
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.
Foam Boosting
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Formulated by combining Cuphea plant oil derivatives with lactic acid in modern cosmetic chemistry. Designed to provide plant-derived mild cleansing with the skin-soothing benefits of lactic acid.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR