Ingredient
sodium lauroyl lactylate
Low risk
Functionemulsifier
What it is
Sodium lauroyl lactylate is a mild, lactic-acid-derived emulsifier, also used in food.
What it does
It helps blend oil and water into stable, smooth emulsions and can lend a light, pleasant skin feel, all while being gentle.
Typical use
Found in lotions, creams and cleansers as an emulsifier.
Safety
Graded low risk as a gentle emulsifier that is well tolerated. It contributes to texture and stability rather than any active effect. Patch-test if your skin is highly reactive. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — gentle emulsifier.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
Found in 0 DHALIORA products
Not currently in any DHALIORA product.
How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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