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Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

Often labeled as: Amphoteric Surfactant

The "tear-free" sensitive skin cleanser.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly mild, amphoteric surfactant. It is famous for its extremely low irritation profile, making it a massive staple in baby washes and Rosacea-focused facial cleansers.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides gentle cleansing and helps reduce the harshness of other surfactants in a formula.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Leaves the skin feeling smooth, not tight.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It leaves a greasy film.

The Science

It is fully water-soluble and rinses cleanly away.