murphyPotassium Lauroyl Pea Amino Acids
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Pea Amino Acid Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
OriginDerived from pea plant seeds (Pisum sativum) and lauric acid, typically sourced from coconut or palm kernel oil. Synthesized by reacting lauric acid chloride with pea amino acids, then neutralized with potassium hydroxide.
Potassium Lauroyl Pea Amino Acids is the potassium salt of the reaction product of lauric acid chloride with the amino acids derived from the seeds of Pisum sativum L., Fabaceae
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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.
Locks in moisture
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR