Sodium Caproyl/Lauroyl Lactylate
AKA: Sodium capryl lactylate, Sodium;2-(2-decanoyloxypropanoyloxy)propanoate, Sodium 2-((2-(decanoyloxy)propanoyl)oxy)propanoate
Synthetic
Preservative
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Chemical Exfoliant
Plant Oil
Clean
Decanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, sodium salt (1:1) Dodecanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, sodium salt (1:1)
CAS #
13557-74-9, 13557-75-0
Functions
Anti-Seborrheic
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Controls excess oil
Fights acne
Causing bacteria
Traditional Use
A contemporary synthetic surfactant derived from caprylic and lauric acids combined with lactic acid. Engineered as a mild cleansing ingredient for natural and clean-beauty formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR