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
Cetaphil
Sheer Mineral Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
Sunscreen · Lists fragrance allergens, silicones
Maelove
Sheer Silk Ceramide Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Skin Recovery Balm
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Brightening Lotion with SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Day Cream SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones, chemical UV filters
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Night Cream
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Nightly Exfoliating Treatment
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Retinol Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, retinoid, silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Super Boost Serum
Serum · Lists silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Eye Cream
Eye cream · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Skin Renewing Vitamin C Serum
Serum · Lists drying alcohol, silicones
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Calmer Ceramide Body Wash
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Therapeutic Hand Cream
Body lotion · Lists parabens, silicones
Skinfix
Triple Lipid Activating Serum
Serum · Lists exfoliating acid
Skinfix
Triple Lipid-Peptide Cream
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid
ACURE
Ultra Hydrating Green Juice Cleanser
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Gel
Moisturizer · Lists silicones
CeraVe
Ultra-Light Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
Sunscreen · Lists chemical UV filters
up & up lotion
Lists silicones
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Cream
Moisturizer · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Barrier Face Lotion
Moisturizer · Lists coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Vegan Ceramide Extra Gentle Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
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