Lauric acid
Lauric acid is a medium-chain fatty acid found in coconut and palm kernel oil.
- Used in
- Cosmetic ingredient (INCI)
- Role
- Fatty acid
Other names IngrediLens checks with this entry
The app's database groups these label names, including names used on labels in other European languages, with lauric acid. Some are true synonyms, others are close relatives with the same allergen or concern.
Contains / relevant to
- Malassezia folliculitis: Ingredients reported to feed Malassezia yeast.
- Acne-prone skin: Ingredients with higher reported comedogenicity.
What to look for on labels
- Cosmetic ingredient lists use INCI names, in descending order of concentration down to 1 %; ingredients below 1 % can follow in any order.
Related
- Coconut oil (Cocos nucifera oil)Coconut oil, listed as Cocos nucifera oil, is a plant oil used as an emollient in skin and hair care.
- Caprylic/capric triglycerideCaprylic/capric triglyceride is a light emollient oil made from coconut or palm kernel oil, also called…
- How to read cosmetic INCI lists for sensitive skinGuide
Sources
Fatty acids in the C11–C24 range are reported as Malassezia substrates.
- Malassezia folliculitis literature
- IngrediLens ingredient database (names, flags and notes shown on this page)
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