Surfactant ingredient

Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

The sodium salt of stearoyl lactic acid, used as an emulsifier and skin-conditioning agent that stabilizes cosmetic emulsions and imparts a soft, conditioned feel.

Also known as: ssl, sodium stearoyl-2-lactylate

emulsifyingskin-conditioningfoaming

Benefits

  • Stabilizes oil-in-water emulsions and prevents phase separation
  • Mild skin conditioning; leaves skin soft
  • Boosts foam in cleansing products

No known watch-fors.

At a glance
CategorySurfactant
IrritancyLow
Beginner-friendlyYes
Pregnancy safeYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

Found in 3 products
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Products with Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate

Hadauru Moisturizing CreamMoisturizer
Matsuyama
Hadauru Moisturizing Cream
Mochi Mochi Luminous Plumping MoisturizerMoisturizer
DAMDAM
Mochi Mochi Luminous Plumping Moisturizer
Vitamin C Repair SerumSerum
Balance Me
Vitamin C Repair Serum