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
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Relax Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Ginger & Coconut Oil Hydration 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Avocado Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Plant-Based Bourbon Vanilla+Hazelnut Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood & Cardamom Oil Thick & Full 2-in-1 Shampoo + Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Restore Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood+Cardamom Oil Body + Face Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists silicones
Cetaphil
Moisturizing Relief Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Mon coffret douceur
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Monsavon Bol à Raser Pour Rasage Traditionnel 125g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Harry’s
Muscle Recovery Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
I Dew Care
Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Philosophy
Nature In A Jar Gentle Detoxifying Cleanser With Agave
Lists coconut derivatives
Nivea
Nivea Men 48H Deo
Lists fragrance
Nivea
Nivea Men Sensitive Mousse à raser
Lists fragrance, parabens, coconut derivatives
Nivéa
Nivea soft
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4 BOND MAINTENANCE STRENGTHENING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Juliette Has a Gun
Not a Shower Gel
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Unilever
nước rửa tay
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Nutrisse Cream 5.0
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, salicylic acid
Dove
Oat Milk & Berry Brulee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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