Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids is the sodium salt of N-dodecanoyl derivatives of oat (Avena sativa) amino acids. It functions as a biodegradable, anionic co-surfactant, offering mild yet effective cleansing while conditioning skin and hair. (INCI Guide: Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids)

Functional Properties

• Mild Cleansing & Foam Boosting: Produces dense, creamy lather without over-stripping (Lotioncrafter “Foaming Oats” Spec Sheet)

• Skin & Hair Conditioning: Helps maintain moisture balance and improves comb-through in shampoos (INCIDecoder: Functions & Description)

• Antistatic: Reduces fly-away and frizz in hair care systems (INCIDecoder: Functions & Description)

Typical Use Levels

• Recommended Concentration: 1–25 % of total formulation (Lotioncrafter “Foaming Oats” Spec Sheet)

• Common Practice: 5–15 % in surfactant blends for shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers (Lotioncrafter “Foaming Oats” Spec Sheet)

Formulation Considerations

• pH Stability: Best performance at pH 5–8

• Synergy: Often combined with primary anionic surfactants or non-ionics to reduce irritation

• Thickening: Contributes to viscosity build-up in mixed surfactant systems (INCI Guide: Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids)

Applications

• Shampoos & Conditioners

• Shower Gels & Body Washes

• Facial Cleansers & Micellar Waters

• Baby & Sensitive-Skin Cleansers (Lotioncrafter “Foaming Oats” Spec Sheet)

Compatibility

• Good: Anionic and non-ionic surfactants

• Poor: Cationic ingredients (e.g., conditioning quats)

• Additives: Compatible with chelators, preservatives, and common thickeners (INCI Guide: Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids)

Usage: For cleaning products for body and hair

Mixing method: Mix in water

Rate of use: 5-25%

Product characteristics: Colorless to light yellow liquid

Solubility: Can dissolve in water

Storage: Can be stored at room temperature Covered from sunlight, heat, the product is at least 2 years old.

INCI Name : Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids