INCI · surfactant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate is the sodium salt of the N-palmitoyl derivative of sarcosine (N-methylglycine), an amino acid-derived surfactant. Its IUPAC name is Sodium N-Methyl-N-(1-Oxohexadecyl)Aminoacetate and it is registered under CAS # 4028-10-8. It is classified under CosIng with the functions of cleansing, hair conditioning, and surfactant. It appears across a wide range of product types including cleansers, serums, moisturizers, and powder foundations.
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surfactant● Benefits
Functions primarily as a surfactant and cleansing agent in cosmetic formulations. It also provides hair conditioning properties. As an amino acid-based surfactant, it is generally considered mild compared to conventional sulfate surfactants.
cleansinghair-conditioning
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