Potassium Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids

Potassium Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Collagen Amino Acid Surfactant
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
Amino acids, collagen, 1-oxododecyl derivatives, potassium salts
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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.
Boosts collagen production
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant created by coupling lauric acid with hydrolyzed collagen amino acids. Developed in the late 20th century as a mild, protein-based cleansing agent designed to be gentler than traditional surfactants.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR