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Surfactant

SODIUM LAURYL HYDROXYACETAMIDE SULFATE

Updated
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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

An anionic amide-sulfate cleansing surfactant from lauric acid chemistry. Decent cleansing power but mid-pack on mildness; rinse-off use only at controlled concentrations.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Anionic cleansing surfactant
  • Effective foam in cleansers
  • Lauric-acid derived backbone

Known concerns

  • Alkyl-sulfate-class can be drying and irritating
  • 1,4-dioxane impurity potential from manufacturing process
  • Limited published toxicology specific to this molecule

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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