Ingredient
Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate
Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate is used in skincare as emulsifying and surfactant. It isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy.
What does Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate do?
- Emulsifying: helps oil and water mix.
- Surfactant: lets water mix with oil and dirt so they rinse away.
EU description: Docosanoic acid, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl ester, sodium salt
Is Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate safe during pregnancy?
Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate isn't one of the ingredients Jouaxia flags for pregnancy, so it doesn't lower a product's rating. A product that contains it can still be flagged for a different ingredient, so check each product's rating below.
Is it OK for kids and teens?
Kids (ages 3–11)
Gentle for kids
Not one of the ingredients we flag for children.
Teens (ages 12–17)
Teen-friendly
Not one of the ingredients we flag for teens.
General guidance from the ingredient list, not medical advice. For babies under 3, or skin problems that don't get better, ask a doctor. How we rate for kids and teens · Skincare for teens
Products with Sodium Behenoyl Lactylate
1–2 of 2, where it's highest on the label first (ingredients are listed from most to least).