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 22, 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
Moisturizing Lotion
Lists silicones
Cerave
nettoyant moussant visage
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Conditioner
Conditioner · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
CeraVe
Oil Control Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Oil Control Moisturizing Gel-Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Maelove
Peptide Squad Collagen Renewal Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Herbivore
PINK CLOUD Rosewater + Tremella Jelly Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Act+Acre
Plant Based Stem Cell Shampoo™
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
PM Facial Moisturizing Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
Biore
Pore Unclogging Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Renewing SA Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Acure
Resurfacing Cleanser with 1% Glycolic Acid & Unicorn Root
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Resurfacing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Smoothing Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Derma E
Sensitive Skin Daily Nourishing Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
ACURE
Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream
Lists coconut derivatives
Acure
Seriously Soothing Skin Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Shea moisture
SHEA BUTTER ARGAN KELP OIL
None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
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