Sodium Lauroamphoacetate is a gentle amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut/lauric acid, used in cleansers and shampoos for foaming, cleansing, and to reduce the irritation potential of harsher surfactants. It is valued for its mildness in baby and sensitive-skin formulations.
| Reported effect | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mild skin or eye irritation | Uncommon | Generally low irritation; mild stinging possible with eye contact, especially in higher concentrations. |
| Allergic contact dermatitis | Rare | Sensitization reported infrequently, sometimes linked to amidoamine or dimethylaminopropylamine impurities in the manufacturing process. |
| Dryness or transient skin tightness | Uncommon | Possible with frequent washing, though milder than with anionic surfactants like SLS. |
Frequencies reflect typical cosmetic use reported in the literature, not a guarantee for your skin.
Peer-reviewed papers on this ingredient, via PubMed.