Amino-acid surfactant
PALMITOYL ALANINE
Safety score · 0–100
Good
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An amino-acid surfactant formed by linking palmitic fatty acid to the amino acid alanine. Used as a gentle cleanser and skin-conditioning agent in mild face washes and sulfate-free cleansers.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild amino-acid based surfactant/conditioning agent
- Gentle to the skin barrier
- Suitable for sensitive skin cleansers
Known concerns
- Limited dedicated published clinical data for this exact INCI
- Quality depends on supplier purification of fatty-acid feedstock
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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