OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and the amino acid sarcosine, both obtained through chemical synthesis or extraction. Synthesized through condensation reaction between lauroyl chloride and sarcosine under controlled chemical conditions.
Potassium salt of lauroyl sarcosine
Formula
C15H28KNO3
Mol. Weight
309.49
CAS #
77704-57-5
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
murphy