Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
What Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is & what it does
A naturally derived emulsifier that creates mild, stable creams resembling skin lipids while conditioning the surface. It gives a soft, smooth feel.
What does Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate do in cosmetics?
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is commonly used as an emulsifier and skin conditioning agent, helping oil and water stay blended in creams and lotions. It can also give a product a smooth, pleasant texture. It is made from stearic acid and lactic acid components.
Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate safe for skin?
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is widely used in cosmetics and food and is generally considered well tolerated on skin. It functions mainly as a formulation aid rather than an active ingredient. Sensitivity is uncommon, but a patch test is reasonable for very reactive skin.
Is Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate natural or synthetic?
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate is a synthetic ingredient, though it is made from naturally sourced building blocks such as stearic acid and lactic acid. The raw materials may be plant-derived. Checking with the brand can confirm whether a given grade is suitable for vegan products.
Sunscreens with Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
We rate 62 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Tropic Great Barrier Sun Lotion Spf 50
93/100
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Recamier Tanga Protector Solar 60 SPF
93/100
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Annemarie Börlind Börlind Sun Dna-protect Sun Cream SPF30
90/100
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JAYJUN Okra Phyto Mucin Moisture Sun Gel SPF 50+ Pa++++
87/100
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Farmacéuticos Formuladores Fluido Antimanchas Global Vitisbrighttm, Niacinamida SPF 50
86/100
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Miild Skin Tint SPF 15
85/100
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Milk Touch Hedera Helix The Real Sun Cream SPF 50 Pa++++
84/100
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JM Solution Calming Cica Sun Cream SPF 50+ PA++++
83/100
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Cetaphil Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 50
81/100
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Hiskin Crazy Young Delicate Face Mousse SPF 20
81/100