Emollient

Sodium Laurate …

INCI: SODIUM LAURATE/LINOLEATE/OLEATE/PALMITATE

Reviewed by Rosie · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

What Is Sodium Laurate …?

Sodium Laurate/Linoleate/Oleate/Palmitate is the sodium salt of a mixture of lauric, linoleic, oleic and palmitic acids.

Its declared cosmetic functions are emollient, skin conditioning and skin protecting.

Source: European Commission CosIng inventory.

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