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Surfactant

LAUROYL SILK AMINO ACIDS

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Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

Lauric-acid acylated silk-protein amino acids — a mild, conditioning surfactant in the same family as sodium cocoyl glutamate. Excellent skin tolerance; not vegan, with a small silk-allergen flag.

Function

CLEANSINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Excellent skin and hair conditioning
  • Low irritation profile

Known concerns

  • Animal-derived (not vegan)
  • Possible silk allergen sensitization in rare cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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