Sodium lauryl glycol carboxylate
Ingredient type: Surfactants
✨ Role: Sodium Lauryl Glycol Carboxylate is used as a cleansing agent in cosmetic products. It helps remove dirt, oil and impurities from the skin thanks to its foaming properties.
Ingredient type: Surfactant
⚕️ Safety: this ingredient is generally considered safe for use in cosmetics, but it's always advisable to test first if you have sensitive skin.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is synthetic and suitable for vegan formulations.
✨ Worth knowing: Although often better tolerated than Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, it can cause irritation in people with very sensitive skin. A patch test is recommended to minimize the risk of reaction.
Found in: Commonly used in facial cleansers, shower gels and shampoos.
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