Plant-Based Cleansing Agents for Shampoo Formulation

Regarding Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, while it is a mild surfactant, its origin is typically derived from sarcosine (an amino acid) and fatty acids. While sarcosine can be found naturally, the industrial production process may not always guarantee a purely plant-based source. Therefore, if you are strictly looking for a cleansing agent with a confirmed plant-based origin for your shampoo formulation, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate might not fully meet that specific requirement.

We recommend several alternative plant-based cleansing agents that are suitable for shampoo formulations and align with your preference for natural origins:

• Lauryl Glucoside: This is a non-ionic surfactant of natural origin, derived from coconut oil or palm oil and glucose from corn. It is highly gentle and suitable for sensitive skin.
• Coco Glucoside: Similar to Lauryl Glucoside, this is also a non-ionic surfactant of natural origin, made from coconut oil or palm oil and glucose from corn. It is very gentle and suitable for shampoos.
• Gluta-Clean™ (Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate): This is a gentle, sulfate-free detergent derived from amino acids (Glutamic Acid) and coconut oil, providing good foam and cleaning performance.
• Sophorolipid (Natural Surfactant, 50%): This is a natural origin surfactant derived from the fermentation of candida glycolipids, known for its gentleness and good foaming properties.
• Sucrose Cocoate (Sugar + Coconut Surfactant): This is a natural surfactant derived from sucrose esters and fatty acid esters from sucrose and coconut oil. It is vegetable-based, renewable, and biodegradable.
• Ecosoft™ PO65 (Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Oleate): This blend combines Coco-Glucoside (naturally derived from coconut oil and glucose) and Glyceryl Oleate (an ester of glycerin and oleic acid), offering mild cleansing and conditioning benefits from plant-based sources.
• Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids: This is derived from oat (Avena sativa) amino acids, functioning as a biodegradable, anionic co-surfactant that provides mild cleansing and conditioning.

These alternatives are excellent choices if you are seeking cleansing agents with clear plant-based origins for your shampoo formulation.