Common Name(s): N-acyl sarcosine,amino acid surfactant,cosmos natural mild
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides cosmos amino acid sarcosinate mild cleansing.
Why It's Used: Cosmos amino acid sarcosinate โ naturally occurring sarcosine (n-methylglycine) base provides one of the most biocompatible anionic surfactant backbones in certified natural cleansing.
How It Works: N-methylglycine (sarcosine) + acyl chloride โ n-acyl sarcosine salt. cosmos from natural amino acid. anti-caries: toothpaste heritage. low irritation. excellent biodegradation. good foam.
Typically Found In: Cosmos mild cleansers,oral care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 3%โ20%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional - feedstock declaration required
Halal Status: Unverified - feedstock declaration required (plant, animal and petrochemical routes all exist)
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier. [audit 2026-07-29 rev2: origin-dependent: the same inci exists in plant, animal and petrochemical versions and the name does not discriminate. determination requires shariah-panel sign-off.]
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Sarcosinate anti-caries activity: n-lauroyl sarcosinate inhibits acid production by streptococcus mutans (caries-causing bacteria) by disrupting bacterial cell membrane function from the glycine backbone's interaction with bacterial membrane proteins. this anti-caries activity is unique to the sarcosinate class โ explaining the long use of sodium lauroyl sarcosinate in anti-cavity toothpastes alongside its surfactant cleansing function.
Last Verified: 2026-03-12
Primary Sources: Cosing database,n-acyl sarcosinate amino acid cosmos review