Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 2 products on Poliage, most often foundation. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 21, 2026
What it does
Contains Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 59467, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
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