Sodium Lardate

AKA: Lard Soap, Animal Fat Soap
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from lauric acid, a fatty acid obtained from coconut or palm kernel oils through hydrolysis. Synthesized by saponification or esterification of lauric acid with sodium hydroxide or other sodium salts.
Fatty acids, lard, sodium salt
CAS #
68605-06-1
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.
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.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2019
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR