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
SA Body Wash for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
VitaminSea.beauty
Sea Minerals + Collagen Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
shampoo
Lists fragrance, salicylic acid
Herbal Essences
Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Botanics
Simply Calm Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
ULTA
SkinSoak Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Smooth + Shine Hemp Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Special Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Banana Boat
Sport Performance Advanced UVA/UVB Sunscreen
Sunscreen · Lists retinoid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Strength + Restore Avocado Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Strengthening 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Strengthening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SUNSET BLVD Blonde Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
e.l.f. Cosmetics
SuperClarify Cleanser
Lists formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
R+Co
TELEVISION Perfect Hair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Soap & Glory
The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
BOKA
TOOTHPASTE
Lists essential oils
Dermalogica
Travel Size Special Cleansing Gel
Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
R+Co
Tzatziki
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, chemical UV filters, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
WOW skin science apple cider vinegar shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
yes to
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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