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Surfactant

LAUROYL BETA-ALANINE

CAS 21539-56-0
76

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A gentle amino-acid surfactant made by joining lauric acid with beta-alanine — cleans effectively while being much milder on skin than classic sulfate detergents. Some mild eye irritation reported.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant — gentle cleansing
  • Better skin compatibility than sulfates
  • Biodegradable bio-based chemistry

Known concerns

  • Possible mild eye irritation in rinse-off
  • Sensitization rare but reported in N-acyl amino acid surfactants
  • Higher cost than sulfate alternatives

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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