What skin types is Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate good for?

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate?

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate works well with Ceramides, Cholesterol, Phytosphingosine. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate safe to use every day?

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 0.5–3% in formulations.

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate

Also known as: SLL

EmulsifierMoisturising

“A gentle, skin-compatible emulsifier that also helps deliver ceramides.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

0.5–3%

What it does

Sodium lauroyl lactylate is a mild emulsifier derived from lactic acid and lauric acid. It is notable for its ability to act as a lamellar body — mimicking the structure of skin lipids and helping to deliver ceramides and other lipids more effectively into the skin barrier. It is found in CeraVe products specifically for this purpose.

Benefits

Gentle, skin-compatible emulsifier
Enhances ceramide delivery into the skin barrier
Mimics lamellar body structure of skin lipids
Improves penetration of co-formulated actives

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

As the last step in your routine

Good for

All skin

Works well with

Ceramides ›Cholesterol ›Phytosphingosine ›

How to use

A background emulsifier ingredient. No special application needed.

Typical concentration: 0.5–3% in formulations