Ingredient Dictionary

Browse our entire database of scientifically-backed cosmetic ingredients. Uncover the chemistry behind your favorite skincare products.

Preservative

Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate

Modern stabilizing preservative that provides broad-spectrum microbial protection inside clear packaging.

Hydrator / Humectant

Sodium Lactate

The hyper-effective hydrator already in your skin.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

The gentler, ethoxylated cousin to SLS.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Lauroamphoacetate

The "tear-free" sensitive skin cleanser.

Active

Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate

An ultra-mild amino acid surfactant that cleanses cells cleanly without disrupting vital barrier lipids.

Functional / Support

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

The ceramide-boosting delivery agent.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate

The ultra-mild, high-foaming sulfate alternative.

Cleanser

Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate

An ultra-mild amino acid-based surfactant that creates a rich, cushiony lather without stripping barrier lipids.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids

The elite, barrier-repairing foaming agent.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

The rich, gentle, amino-acid foaming agent.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate

The aggressive degreaser that causes tight skin.

Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Lauryl Sulfoacetate

The large-molecule, ultra-mild foamer.