Lauroyl Lysine

Lauroyl Lysine 1
Lauroyl Lysine 2
Lauroyl Lysine 3
Lauroyl Lysine 4
AKA: 52315-75-0, L-Lysine, N6-Lauroyl-L-lysine, Lauroyllysine, (2S)-2-amino-6-(dodecanoylamino)hexanoic acid, N6-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-lysine, ORISTAR LOL, AMIHOPE LL, FAMEX L 12
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Clean
The panel concluded that the 115 amino acid alkyl amides listed below are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics, when formulated to be non-irritating...Lauroyl Lysine...
Effective at 22.5%
Formula
C18H36N2O3
Mol. Weight
328.50
CAS #
52315-75-0
Form
Powder
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic amino acid derivative. Created as a talc replacement and absorbent powder to provide slip and oil-absorption properties in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-1
medical-approval
pregnancy-nursing-safe
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
0.001%
45.0%
0%63%
Reported use
CIR reported use: 0.001-45
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR