Skin Conditioning
LAUROYL METHYL BETA-ALANINE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A mild acyl amino acid derivative — lauric acid linked to a methylated beta-alanine. Conditions skin and acts as a gentle surfactant in the well-tolerated acyl-amino-acid family.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild surfactant and conditioning agent
- Improves skin smoothness
- Low irritation profile
- Biodegradable acyl amino acid
Known concerns
- No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations
- Theoretical sensitization in highly sensitive users
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related skin conditionings
Same plant / compound family
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