Lauric Acid
- Function
- Cleansing emulsifying surfactant
- Status
- Not restricted under the EU or UK annexes
- In brief
- Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid found naturally in coconut and palm kernel oil. In cosmetics it acts as a surfactant, helping to lift away dirt and oil, and as an emulsifier, helping to blend water-based and oil-based ingredients together.
- Appears in
- 7 catalogue products
Regulatory fields from the EU and UK registers. See the full record →