Snapshot
- Overview
- A mild amino-acid cleanser that's gentle and skin-friendly.
- Category
- Cleansing, Emulsifying
- Type
- Surfactant
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate is an amino acid-based anionic surfactant formed from lauric acid and aspartic acid. It's used in facial cleansers and emulsions for light cleansing, skin-friendly pH, and to aid oil-in-water stability in gentle formulations.
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Our take
Is Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good because it provides gentle, amino acid-based cleansing and helps stabilize light emulsions, with typically low irritation versus sulfates. It may be less foamy and less heavy-duty than stronger anionics, so it's best for mild or daily cleansers rather than a top-tier all-purpose surfactant.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It lifts daily impurities while remaining comfortable on skin, supporting a balanced feel after rinsing, and aids even distribution of oils for lighter, smoother textures in formulas.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's used in gel face washes, milky cleansers, and lightweight lotions where stable oil-in-water textures are desired, and appears in sprayable emulsions and makeup-removing cleansers.
Before you use it
Safety
It carries generally low irritation, but very sensitive users may experience dryness or mild sting with frequent use. Avoid direct eye contact and rinse thoroughly.
Products with Sodium Lauroyl Aspartate
