Sodium Laurate

Other names: Sodium laurate, Sodium dodecanoate, Sodium dodecanoate

Harm score: 2 (Derivatives of natural substances)

Sodium Laurate, also known as Sodium Laurate or Sodium Dodecanoate, is a salt of lauric acid which is of great importance in cosmetics. There are twelve carbons in its chemical structure, making it one of the less complicated saturated acid molecules. This substance is in powder form and is characterised by its ability to foam, emulsify and act as a surfactant. Due to its properties, it is becoming an indispensable component of many products used in cosmetics and pharmaceutical products.

The uses of Sodium Laurate are very extensive. It is often contained in skin and hair care products such as soaps, shampoos, conditioners, shower gels, deodorants and also, for example, in shaving creams. It is also used in pharmaceutical products such as tablets and ointments. In fact, the ingredient Sodium Laurate is responsible for the egg effect, which is used both in cosmetic products for body and hair washing and in pharmaceuticals as a stabilizer. Sodium Laurate is also able to emulsify grease and oils, making it easier to clean and wash away dirt and excess oil from the skin.