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Surfactant

POTASSIUM LAUROYL SILK AMINO ACIDS

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78

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A silk-amino-acid surfactant — gentle, conditioning, and well tolerated. Non-vegan and rarely allergenic, otherwise an excellent mild-cleanser choice.

Function

HAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid surfactant
  • Conditioning silk peptide tail
  • Sulfate-free cleansing

Known concerns

  • Silk = animal-derived (non-vegan)
  • Possible silk allergy (rare)
  • Lower foam vs sulfates

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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