Lauric Acid (C12)

Lauric Acid (C12) is a cosmetic-grade saturated fatty acid widely used in personal care formulations. It is commonly added to soaps, cleansing bars, shampoos, face washes and shaving products to support lather, cleansing performance and product structure. Lauric Acid can also contribute to formulation consistency, texture and a smooth application experience. It is suitable for developing a variety of rinse-off and selected leave-on cosmetic products.

Benefits

• Supports rich and stable foam in cleansing formulations.
• Helps improve the cleansing properties of cosmetic products.
• Contributes firmness and structure to soap bars.
• Supports smooth and consistent product texture.
• Helps improve the spreadability of selected formulations.
• Suitable for various personal care product formats.

Uses

• Used in solid and liquid soap formulations.
• Added to facial cleansers and body washes.
• Used in shampoos and scalp-cleansing products.
• Suitable for shaving creams and shaving soaps.
• Added to cleansing bars and syndet bars.
• Used in creams, lotions and other cosmetic formulations.