Sodium Lauroyl Millet Amino Acids
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Amino Acid Surfactant, Millet-Derived Cleanser
Synthetic
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Acid
Not Clean
Sodium Lauroyl Millet Amino Acids is the sodium salt of the condensation product of lauric acid chloride and the amino acids obtained by the complete hydrolysis of the protein fraction of Panicum miliaceum
CAS #
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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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic surfactant developed in the late 20th century, combining lauric acid (derived from coconut oil) with millet amino acids to create a mild cleanser designed to replace harsher sulfate-based cleansers while maintaining the gentle properties associated with amino acid-based products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR