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SODIUM BEHENOYL LACTYLATE.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate is a versatile, vegetable-derived ingredient adept at stabilizing oil-and-water emulsions. It also enhances skin hydration through its humectant properties and improves skin feel as a conditioner.

Summary

Emulsifying Humectant Surfactant/Cleansing Skin Conditioning

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions primarily by reducing the interfacial tension between immiscible liquids, thereby facilitating the stable mixing of oil and water in cosmetic formulations. As a humectant, it actively draws and retains moisture, contributing to skin hydration. Additionally, it conditions the skin for an improved feel and acts as a surfactant, assisting in cleansing processes by lowering surface tension.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Unknown
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

This vegetable-derived compound can be utilized as a gelling agent, particularly effective in antiperspirant and deodorant sticks when combined with propylene glycol, alcohol, or silicone.

Synergies

  • Propylene glycol (for gelling)
  • Alcohol (for gelling)
  • Silicone (for gelling)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe as used
Max tested
1.9%
Sensitization risk Low

The CIR Expert Panel concluded Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate is safe for cosmetic applications when formulated to be non-irritating and non-sensitizing. Its highest recommended maximum use concentration in leave-on skin care preparations is 1.9%. This ingredient is also recognized as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe).

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate is a valuable multifunctional ingredient, enhancing formulation stability and providing skin conditioning and hydration, with a well-established safety profile when properly formulated.

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