Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a lightweight emollient used in cosmetics and personal care products to soften and smooth the skin. It is non-greasy, non-sticky, and offers good spreadability. In creams, lotions, and sunscreens, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate enhances the texture and helps the products glide evenly on the skin. It also aids in dissolving and uniformly distributing UV filters and pigments in cosmetic products. Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a colorless to light yellow oily liquid and is a good replacement for heavier oils - contributing to lightweight and non-greasy formulations. However, due to limited research on safety, it is not a highly popular ingredient in the beauty industry yet.
Products with ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
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Amilip LSE
by Guangzhou Tinci Materials Technology (Tinci)
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Anallerg® AAE-3C
by Shanghai Coachchem Technology
What is ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE used for?
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate has potent conditioning and softening properties that benefit both skin and hair. In formulations, this oily liquid functions as a dispersant and a texture enhancer.
In skin care: Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate hydrates the skin without feeling greasy or heavy. It forms a barrier on the surface to reduce moisture loss and enhance skin smoothness. Its lightweight and velvety feel make it a great addition to lotions, serums, and sunscreens. Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is used as a conditioning alternative to heavier oils that are often comedogenic. This ingredient also helps actives disperse evenly and improves product spreadability.
In hair care: Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate conditions hair to reduce dryness and frizziness. Its fast absorption rate and non-greasy feel make it useful for fine or oily hair types. When used in conditioners and leave-in sprays, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate leaves the shafts feeling smoother, shinier, and healthier.
Origin
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is made synthetically by the esterification reaction between lauroyl sarcosinate and isopropyl alcohol. The reaction takes place in the presence of an acid catalyst, and water (byproduct) is continuously removed to drive the reaction forward. The final ingredient - Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate, an oil-loving ester - is purified before use in cosmetics. The chemical formula of Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is C18H35NO.
What does ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE do in a formulation?
SKIN CONDITIONING|
EMOLLIENT|
SMOOTHING|
UV FILTER|
HAIR CONDITIONINGSafety Profile
Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is considered safe for use in the recommended range of 2-10%. Although limited research is available on its safety, this ingredient is generally known to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Performing patch tests is recommended prior to full application. Additionally, Isopropyl Lauroyl Sarcosinate is biodegradable and is considered eco-friendly.
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ISOPROPYL LAUROYL SARCOSINATE technical profile
| Property | Values |
Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in oil |
Viscosity | Low to medium |