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Lauroyl Lysine
Lauroyl Lysine (CAS# 52315-75-0) is the N-acyl amino acid formed by combining lauric acid (a 12-carbon fatty acid) with the amino acid L-lysine, with the chemical/IUPAC name N6-(1-Oxododecyl)-L-Lysine. It is commonly used as a powder ingredient in cosmetic formulations, particularly in pressed and loose powder products. According to CosIng, its official functions are hair conditioning, skin conditioning, and viscosity controlling.
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Lauroyl Lysine provides skin and hair conditioning properties while also helping to control the viscosity or texture of formulations. It is widely used in powder cosmetics to improve slip, adhesion, and skin feel.
hair-conditioningskin-conditioningviscosity-controlling
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