The Basics On Lauryl Laurate
What is Lauryl Laurate?
An ester of lauryl alcohol and lauric acid.
What are other names for Lauryl Laurate?
DODECANOIC ACID, DODECYL ESTER, DODECYL ESTER DODECANOIC ACID, DODECYL LAURATE, and LAURYL LAURATE
What is Lauryl Laurate used for?
Lauryl Laurate is a plant based mono ester wax that has low-molecular weight. Perfect to use in personal care formulations as emollient slip agent and skin-penetrating agent. It can also replace ester oils in cosmetic formulas to provide a smooth, non-greasy feel.
How Lauryl Laurate is classified
Emollients, Texture Enhancer
Recommendations for using Lauryl Laurate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Lauryl Laurate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Lauryl Laurate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Lauryl Laurate from CIR
The CIR Expert Panel assessed the safety of 239 alkyl esters for use in cosmetics, finding that these ingredients are safe in cosmetic formulations in the present practices of use and concentration when formulated to be non-irritating. The alkyl esters included in this assessment have a variety of reported functions in cosmetics, with skin conditioning agent being the most common function. ThePanel reviewed available animal and clinical data in making its determination of safety on these ingredients, and, where there were data gaps, similarity in structure, properties, functions and uses of these ingredients allowed for extrapolation of the available toxicological data to assess the safety of the entire group.
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Products where you might find Lauryl Laurate
Laura Geller New York Baked Balance-N-Brighten Color Correcting Foundation – Toffee – dark skin (1 piece); Laura Geller New York Color Luster Lip Gloss Hi-Def Lip Coat – Pink Sapphire (0.21 fl. oz.); Laura Geller New York Line-n-Define Dual Dimension Eyeliner – Blackberry (1 piece); Smashbox Photo Finish Reduce Redness Primer; tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara; Smashbox Mini Photo Finish Oil-Free Foundation Primer
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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Disclaimer: This material is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Consult your healthcare provider with any questions.
