So
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Keeps oil and water mixed and adds a soft feel. Common in products sold as natural.
What it does
Made from lactic acid and lauric acid, it helps oil and water mix into a stable cream and leaves a soft feel. It’s biodegradable, which is why it shows up in products sold as natural. It’s there for structure, not to act on skin.
Browse all 1238 ingredients — grouped by what they do, each with whatever evidence we can cite.
This page is public so a shared ingredient card always has its sources behind it — and so you can check them without an account.
Want more like this?
Every evidence-based flag cites its source, Drop tells you when your routine is complete, and it helps you simplify — instead of selling you more. The app launches on iOS and Android in October 2026. Rate my routine works today at /rate — no sign-in.