the sodium salt of N-dodecanoyl derivatives of oat (Avena sativa) amino acids. It functions as a biodegradable, anionic co-surfactant, offering mild yet effective cleansing while conditioning skin and hair.
Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids is the sodium salt of N-dodecanoyl derivatives of oat (Avena sativa) amino acids. It functions as a biodegradable, anionic co-surfactant, offering mild yet effective cleansing while conditioning skin and hair. (INCI Guide: Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids)
Functional Properties
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Mild Cleansing & Foam Boosting: Produces dense, creamy lather without over-stripping (Lotioncrafter “Foaming Oats” Spec Sheet)
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Skin & Hair Conditioning: Helps maintain moisture balance and improves comb-through in shampoos (INCIDecoder: Functions & Description)
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Antistatic: Reduces fly-away and frizz in hair care systems (INCIDecoder: Functions & Description)
Typical Use Levels
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Recommended Concentration: 1–25 % of total formulation (Lotioncrafter “Foaming Oats” Spec Sheet)
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Common Practice: 5–15 % in surfactant blends for shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers (Lotioncrafter “Foaming Oats” Spec Sheet)
Formulation Considerations
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pH Stability: Best performance at pH 5–8
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Synergy: Often combined with primary anionic surfactants or non-ionics to reduce irritation
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Thickening: Contributes to viscosity build-up in mixed surfactant systems (INCI Guide: Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids)
Applications
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Shampoos & Conditioners
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Shower Gels & Body Washes
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Facial Cleansers & Micellar Waters
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Baby & Sensitive-Skin Cleansers (Lotioncrafter “Foaming Oats” Spec Sheet)
Compatibility
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Good: Anionic and non-ionic surfactants
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Poor: Cationic ingredients (e.g., conditioning quats)
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Additives: Compatible with chelators, preservatives, and common thickeners (INCI Guide: Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids)
Usage: For cleaning products for body and hair
Mixing method: Mix in water
Rate of use: 5-25%
Product characteristics: Colorless to light yellow liquid
Solubility: Can dissolve in water
Storage: Can be stored at room temperature Covered from sunlight, heat, the product is at least 2 years old.
INCI Name : Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids
