The Basics On Lauroyl Lysine
What is Lauroyl Lysine?
Amino acid derivative that functions as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent.
What are other names for Lauroyl Lysine?
L-LYSINE, N6-(1-OXODODECYL)-, LAUROYL LYSINE, LAUROYL LYSINE LAUROYL LYSINE, N-E-LAUROYL-L-LYSINE, N6-(1-OXODODECYL)-L-LYSINE, and N6-LAUROYL-L-LYSINE
What is Lauroyl Lysine used for?
How Lauroyl Lysine is classified
Miscellaneous
Recommendations for using Lauroyl Lysine during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Lauroyl Lysine During Pregnancy
What we know about using Lauroyl Lysine while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
Acetyl CysteineIn teratology studies, no evidence of impaired fertility or harm to fetuses was observed in rats at oral doses up to 2000 mg/kg/day acetyl cysteine and in rabbits at oral doses up to 1000 mg/kg/day acetyl cysteine.31 No further details provided.Male rats treated orally with 250 mg/kg/day acetyl cysteine for 15 weeks did not experience adverse effects to fertility or reproductive performance.31 No further details provided.
General safety info about Lauroyl Lysine from CIR
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel reviewed the product use, formulation and safety data of 115 amino acid alkyl amides, which function as skin and hair conditioning agents and as surfactants-cleansing agents in personal care products. Safety test data on dermal irritation and sensitization for the ingredients with the highest use concentrations, lauroyl lysine and sodium lauroyl glutamate, adequately supported the safety of the use of these ingredients in cosmetics. The Panel noted that most surfactants exhibit some irritancy. The CIR Expert Panel concluded that amino acid alkyl amides are safe in the present practices of use and concentration in cosmetics, when formulated to be non-irritating.
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Products where you might find Lauroyl Lysine
bareMinerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15; bareMinerals Matte Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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