Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 120 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, cleanser and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A surfactant derived from the amino acid sarcosine. Washes and builds foam.
What it does
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: foaming
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 37941, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as sodium n-lauroylsarcosinate.
Products that contain Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Cerave
3606000537750
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Holika Holika
Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CHI
Aloe Vera Curl Enhancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Oars + Alps
Aluminum-Free Whole Body Deodorant Cream
Deodorant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid
HiSmile
Anticavity Toothpaste, Watermelon Flavor
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Herbal Essences
Argan Oil & Aloe Vera Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
ATLANTIS Moisturizing B5 Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
R+Co
BEL AIR Smoothing Shampoo + Anti-Oxidant Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Blackhead Solutions 7 Day Deep Pore Cleanse & Scrub
Exfoliant · None of Poliage’s flag groups listed
Cerave
Blemish control cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
BLONDED BRIGHTENING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Native
Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Bond Building Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CIEN
Brow perfect eyebrow gel
Lists drying alcohol
R+Co
CASSETTE Curl Defining Shampoo + Superseed Oil Complex
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Schuimende Reinigingsgel
Lists coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Cetaphil Pro Oil Removing Foam Wash
Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sachajuan
CLARIFYING SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vanicream
Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists silicones, coconut derivatives
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