Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is an emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 146 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, moisturizer and sunscreen. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An emulsifier made from lauric and lactic acids. Keeps oil and water blended.
What it does
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37938, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
cerave
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
CeraVe Eye Repair Cream
Lists silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Gentle Hydrating Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Melk
Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Hydraterende Reinigingscrème
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
CeraVe Hydraterende Schuimende Reinigingsolie
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe Itch Relief Moisturizing Lotion
Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Cerave
Cerave Moisturising Cream
Lists silicones
Cerave
CeraVe Retinol Serum Tegen Post-Acne Vlekjes
Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
CeraVe SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
CeraVe Schuimende Reinigingsgel
Lists coconut derivatives
cerave
CeraVe SPF50 Hydraterende Gezichtscrème
Lists chemical UV filters
cerave wash and shampoo
Lists coconut derivatives
CereVe hydrating sheer sunscreen
Lists coconut derivatives
Herbivore
COCO ROSE Deodorant
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Coconut & Hibiscus Illuminating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Comforting Eye Makeup Remover
Cleanser · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Cream to Water Makeup Melter
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Crème Mains Réparatrice
Lists silicones
Camille Rose
Curl Love Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Daily Hydro™ Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
cerave
daily moisturizing cream
Lists parabens, silicones
CeraVe
Daily Moisturizing Lotion
Body lotion · Lists silicones
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