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Surfactant

POTASSIUM LAUROYL METHYL BETA-ALANINE

70

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

An amino acid-based potassium surfactant from beta-alanine that gently cleanses while maintaining skin pH. Generally well tolerated, with mild eye sting possible at high concentrations.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Maintains skin pH
  • Gentle cleansing
  • Compatible with sensitive skin formulas

Known concerns

  • May cause mild eye sting
  • Rinse-off use preferred
  • Limited published toxicology data

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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