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Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
INCI: Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
Function: Emulsifier, Surfactant
Benefits: Cleansing
The Science: Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is the sodium salt derived from the reaction between lactic acid and lauric acid. It is an emulsifier, helping unlike ingredients come together, and a surfactant, gently cleansing away dirt and oil from the skin.
The Story: Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate gently cleanses skin without stripping it.
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