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known as sodium lauroyl lactylate

source lactic acid + lauric acid

function emulsifier, surfactant, moisturizer

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Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

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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