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Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
An amino-acid-derived anionic surfactant used as a mild, foaming cleansing agent.
What it does
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is an anionic surfactant made from lauric acid and sarcosine (an amino-acid derivative). It lifts away oil and dirt and produces a soft foam while being gentler than many sulfates, so it is used as a mild cleansing agent. It is a cleansing ingredient rather than a skin active.
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