Lauryl Laurate is one of the miracle ingredients used in the beauty industry for its skin-conditioning, texture-enhancing, and emollient properties. It forms a barrier on the surface of the skin that helps retain moisture and keeps it smooth and soft. In hair care and makeup, this ingredient provides a subtle sheen that adds gloss and color vibrancy. Lauryl Laurate can commonly be found in products like moisturizers, serums, foundations, lipsticks, and hair styling products. It is largely safe for use and is considered non-toxic. In its raw form, Lauryl Laurate appears as a waxy solid or semi-solid and is white to slightly yellowish in color. Its chemical formula is C24H48O2.
CAS Number: 13945-76-1Chem/IUPAC Name: Dodecanoic Acid, Dodecyl EsterEINECS/ELINCS No: 237-725-9COSING REF No: 56969Products with LAURYL LAURATE
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What is LAURYL LAURATE used for?
Lauryl Laurate is widely used in cosmetics for its emollient and texture-enhancing properties. As an emollient, it smooths and softens the skin, making it a popular choice in moisturizers, lotions, and lip balms. Its waxy texture improves the consistency and feel of formulations, giving products a rich, creamy application without leaving a greasy residue. Lauryl Laurate also acts as a film-forming agent, creating a protective layer on the skin that helps retain moisture and extend the wear time of makeup products like foundation and lipstick. Additionally, Lauryl Laurate is valued in hair care for adding shine and controlling frizz.
Origin
Lauryl Laurate is made through an esterification reaction between lauryl alcohol and lauric acid, both derived from natural sources like coconut or palm oil. In this process, lauryl alcohol and lauric acid are heated in the presence of an acid catalyst, which encourages the formation of the ester bond between them. The resulting compound, Lauryl Laurate, is then purified to remove impurities and processed for use in cosmetics.
What does LAURYL LAURATE do in a formulation?
EMOLLIENT|
FILM FORMING|
HAIR CONDITIONING|
HUMECTANT|
MOISTURISING|
SKIN CONDITIONING|
SMOOTHINGSafety Profile
Lauryl Laurate is generally regarded as safe for cosmetic use, with a low risk of irritation or sensitization. It is non-toxic and suitable for most skin types, including sensitive skin. However, individuals with very sensitive or acne-prone skin should perform a patch test, as it may be mildly comedogenic for some users.
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LAURYL LAURATE technical profile
| Property | Values |
| Boiling Point | 226°C |
| Melting Point | 23-30°C |
| Solubility | Insoluble in water; soluble in oil |
| Viscosity | Low |