Characteristics
- INCI
- Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
- CAS
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25383-99-7, 18200-72-1
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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246-929-7, 242-090-6
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- emulsifying
Для кого подходит
Description
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is a plant-derived emulsifier made by combining stearic acid with lactic acid and then neutralizing it with sodium. In skincare and haircare, its main job is to help oil and water mix smoothly, which keeps creams, lotions, conditioners, and cleansers stable and pleasant to use. It also acts as a texture enhancer, giving formulas a richer, creamier feel and helping them spread more evenly.
For skin, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is valued for supporting a soft, cushiony finish and helping products deliver moisturizing ingredients more uniformly. In hair products, it can improve slip and conditioning, making strands feel smoother and easier to detangle. People who like lightweight but elegant formulas, especially in moisturizers, cleansers, and leave-in conditioners, may appreciate it.
Caveat: while it is generally used at low levels and is considered a functional helper rather than an active treatment ingredient, any ingredient can be a problem for very sensitive skin. If a product stings or feels irritating, it may be due to the full formula rather than this ingredient alone.
Found in products (1 157 total)
Наиболее часто встречается в продукции Burt's Bees (32 продуктов)
