Surfactant
CAPRYLYL LAUROYL ARGININAMIDE HCL
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
About
An arginine-based surfactant with a fatty acid tail. Like other amino-acid surfactants, generally mild on skin compared with traditional sulfates.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild amino-acid based surfactant
- Conditioning effect
- Generally well tolerated
Known concerns
- Cationic — possible eye irritation in leave-on
- Limited published cosmetic data
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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