Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

by cipher skincare published: jan 26, 2020 revised: feb 16, 2026 1 min read
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why we use sodium lauroyl lactylate

The Basics

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is a natural, food grade emulsifier derived from the sodium salt of lactic acid esterified with lauric acid. It helps keep the oil and water portions of a formula together. It also provides skin moisturisation benefits and a smooth feel on application.

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