What is LAURIC ACID and what does it do?

Role: EMULSIFIANT

Family: FATTY ACID, POSSIBLY COMEDOGENIC INGREDIENT

Comedogenic index: 4

Lauric acid, a natural fatty acid, plays an important role in skin care thanks to its moisturizing and soothing properties.

This fatty acid may be comedogenic.

Origin and properties
Natural sources: Present in coconut oil, babassu butter and other natural fats.
Role in skin: It is a natural component of skin oil and reinforces the skin's innate defenses by strengthening its microbiome.

Cosmetics functions
Multiple uses: Used as a cleansing agent, humectant and emulsifier in cosmetic formulations.
Antimicrobial activity: Studies have shown that lauric acid possesses antimicrobial properties, making it useful in the treatment of acne. However, it should be noted that it also has a high comedogenic index.

Technical and safety aspects
Appearance: In crude form, it appears as a colorless solid or a white or yellow, slightly shiny crystalline powder.

Concentration in Cosmetics: Generally used at concentrations below 10% in cosmetic formulas, but considered safe up to 25%.

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