Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Description

Lauroylsarcosinate sodium has the ability to improve the appearance and feel of hair due to its body-enhancing, elasticity and shine, especially for chemically damaged hair. This ingredient also serves for cleansing the skin and hair, mixing with oil and dirt and allowing them to be washed off. It is considered that as a modified fatty acid it is more soluble, has increased crystallinity and acidity compared to the original fatty acid composition. The Cosmetics Database considers lauroylsarcosinate sodium an ingredient of moderate hazard, primarily due to its potential to be contaminated with nitrosamines (known carcinogens) and its classification as a penetration enhancer, which can alter the skin structure and allow other chemicals to penetrate deeper into the skin.