Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate (30%)

Product Overview

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a mild, high-performance anionic surfactant widely used in modern cleansing formulations. This 30% active liquid surfactant is valued for its ability to generate rich, creamy foam while maintaining a pleasant skin and hair feel.

Ideal for sulfate-free personal care formulations, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate contributes cleansing power, foam enhancement, and conditioning benefits, helping formulators create products that cleanse effectively without compromising sensory elegance.

Key Benefits & Cosmetic Applications

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a versatile cosmetic raw material that supports the development of gentle yet effective cleansing systems for both skin and hair care products.

• Gentle Cleansing Performance: Effectively removes dirt, excess oil, and impurities while providing a milder cleansing experience compared to many traditional sulfate surfactants.
• Rich Foam Generation: Produces abundant, creamy foam that enhances the user experience in facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes.
• Hair Conditioning Support: Helps improve the sensory feel of hair after cleansing, contributing to smoother and more manageable hair.
• Skin-Friendly Surfactant System: Often selected for formulations designed to balance cleansing efficiency with improved skin comfort.
• Excellent Formulation Flexibility: Compatible with a wide variety of cleansing systems and frequently incorporated into sulfate-free and mild surfactant blends.

Common Applications

• Facial cleansers
• Sulfate-free shampoos
• Body washes
• Scalp cleansing products
• Cleansing masks
• Foam cleansers
• Micellar-inspired cleansing systems

Technical Profile & Specifications

Formulation & Processing Guidelines

How to Incorporate

• Add during the water phase of cleansing formulations.
• Typically incorporated into aqueous surfactant systems and mixed until fully dispersed.
• Avoid excessive aeration during mixing to minimize unwanted foaming during production.

Compatibility

• Commonly blended with other surfactants to optimize foam, cleansing performance, and mildness.
• Frequently paired with amphoteric surfactants in gentle cleansing systems.
• Compatible with many sulfate-free surfactant blends used in facial cleansers, shampoos, and body washes.

Formulation Tips

• Useful for developing sulfate-free cleansing products with rich, creamy foam.
• Can help improve the overall sensory profile of rinse-off formulations.
• Conduct viscosity and stability testing when formulating with additional surfactants, salts, fragrances, or active ingredients.
• Adjust final formulation pH as needed to support performance, mildness, and finished product stability.

Suggested Applications

• Sulfate-free facial cleansers
• Shampoos
• Body washes
• Scalp cleansing treatments
• Foaming cleansing products

Note: Where specific compatibility data is not provided, formulators should conduct stability and compatibility testing during development.

Sustainability & Ethical Profile

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is commonly produced using fatty acid-derived raw materials, making it a modern surfactant choice for gentle personal care cleansing systems.

In alignment with Crafting Cosmetics sourcing standards, this ingredient is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

Regulatory & Safety Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This product is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for external use only. It is intended for cosmetic and personal care formulation applications only and should not be used as a finished product.