Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
What Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate is & what it does
Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate is an amino-acid-derived surfactant based on sarcosine linked to a palmitic fatty acid chain. In cleansers it works as a mild anionic surfactant and foam booster that helps create a soft, creamy lather while being gentler than harsher sulfates. It can also act as a conditioning and antistatic agent. It is generally considered mild and is common in gentle face washes.
What is Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate?
It is an amino-acid-derived surfactant based on sarcosine joined to a palmitic fatty acid chain. It is used in cleansers as a milder anionic surfactant.
What does Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate do in skincare?
It works as a cleansing and foam-boosting agent that helps create a soft, creamy lather while being gentler than harsher sulfates. It can also act as a conditioning and antistatic ingredient.
Is Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate safe?
It is generally considered a mild surfactant and is common in gentle face washes, with no concerns flagged here. Very dry or sensitive skin can still react to any cleanser, so monitoring tolerance is sensible.
Sunscreens with Sodium Palmitoyl Sarcosinate
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Tone Up Sun Cream
88/100
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Clinique Foundation Almost Powder Makeup
49/100
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Clinique Almost Powder Makeup SPF 15 Neutral Fair
49/100