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Surfactant

POTASSIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

Potassium lauroyl sarcosinate — a mild amino-acid-derived cleansing surfactant. Gentler than sulfates with a creamy foam; sarcosinate-class nitrosamine concern is theoretical.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Pleasant foam in cleansers
  • Non-stripping skin-feel

Known concerns

  • Theoretical nitrosamine concern (sarcosinate class)
  • Possible eye irritation at high %
  • Limited specific human studies

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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