Lauric Acid
Lauric Acid is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 261 products on Poliage, most often body wash, exfoliant and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
A fatty acid abundant in coconut and palm kernel oil. Used to make soaps and cleansers.
What it does
Contains Lauric Acid: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lauric Acid: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Lauric Acid: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 34931, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as dodecanoic acid.
Products that contain Lauric Acid
Freeman
Restorative Facial Cleanser + Mask
Mask · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
Dove
Restoring Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Revitalize Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Satin care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Dove
Sensitive Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Sensitive skin
Lists coconut derivatives
Dove
Sensitive Skin Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Walmart
sensitive skin equate
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dove
Shea Butter Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shea Butter Melt & Pour Soap Base
Lists coconut derivatives
John Frieda
Sheer Blonde Everlasting Blonde Shampooing prolongateur de couleur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
signature care sensitive skin body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Skin Garden Mirabelle
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Palmolive
Skin Garden Violette & Miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Unilever
Soap Bar
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Soft Moisturizing Cream For Face Body & Hands
Moisturizer · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
STRENGTH & LENGTH Serum-Infused Mascara
Mascara · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Missha
Super Aqua Ultra Hyalron Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Brightening
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Murad
Superactive Moisturizer SPF 50: Wrinkle-Fighting
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
frank body
Sweet Cheeks Kit
Lists fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid
The Body Shop Mac’s Root & Aloe softening shaving cream
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
The Nudes
Lists silicones, carmine (from insects)
top care sensitive skin nourishing body wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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