Ingredients

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
Dove
Original
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
UNILEVER
unilever
Original beauty bar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Original Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Pampering Shea Butter & Vanilla
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Pear Delight Limited Edition Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Pineapple & Passion Fruit Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Pink Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Pistachio & Vanilla Cream Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE EXFOLIANT
Dove
Pomegranate Seeds & Shea Butter Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
UNILEVER
Unilever
Pond’s Pure Detox Pollution Clear
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
UNILEVER
Unilever
Protection surgras douche soin nourrissante
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
VICHY
Vichy
Pureté Thermale Fresh Cleansing Gel
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Radiate Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Rebalance Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Rebalancing Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Rebalancing Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Refresh Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Relax Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Relaxing Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Relaxing Lavender Oil & Chamomile
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Renew Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Replenish Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Reset Beauty Bar
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
DOVE BODY WASH
Dove
Reset Tropical Coconut & Lime Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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