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 22, 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
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Palo Santo & Sage Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Pear Delight Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Limited Edition Strawberry + Kiwi Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Murad
Lipid-Enriched Double Cleansing Balm
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love beauty and planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Aurore Éclatante 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Gel Douche Femme Vague d’Hydratation 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Love Beauty And Planet Shampooing Hydratation Radieuse 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Love Your Lasting Length Long and Strong Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Marshmallow & Warm Vanilla Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Melanin Even Tone Serum Body Wash with Pro-Ceramide
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
MEN+CARE
Lists fragrance
Dove
Men+Care Advanced Care Dry Repair Face + Body Cleanser
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blackcurrant + Cedarwood Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blood Orange + Sage Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blood Orange + Sea Salt Uplift Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Blue Eucalyptus and Birch Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Charcoal + Clove Oil Exfoliate Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar + Bergamot Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar + Bergamot Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Deep Clean+ Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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