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Skin Conditioning

LAUROYL METHYL BETA-ALANINE

CAS 21539-57-1 Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

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 CONDITIONING

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

EU CosIng database

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

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