Potassium Olivoyl/Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids

AKA: Olive and Wheat Amino Acid Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
OriginDerived from wheat amino acids combined with olivic and lauric acid chlorides as starting materials. Synthesized through condensation reaction of the acid chlorides with wheat amino acids, then neutralized with potassium.
Potassium Olivoyl/Lauroyl Wheat Amino Acids is the potassium salt of the condensation product of olivoyl chloride, lauroyl chloride, and Wheat Amino Acids
CAS #
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Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Gluten / Wheat
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR