Isoamyl Laurate
- Derived from: Beets and Coconut
- Pronunciation: ˈī-sə-ˈa-məl`\ˈlȯr-ˌāt
- Type: Naturally-derived
What Is Isoamyl Laurate?
Isoamyl laurate is a plant-based yellow oil that does not dissolve in water.[1]
How Isoamyl Laurate Is Made
Isoamyl laurate is the ester of isoamyl alcohol and lauric acid.[1]
Isoamyl Laurate Safety
The Cosmetics Ingredient Review has deemed isoamyl laurate safe for use when formulated to be nonirritating.[1] The EPA has included the ingredient on its Safer Chemical Ingredients List.[2] Whole Foods has deemed the ingredient acceptable in its body care quality standards.[3]
What Does Isoamyl Laurate Do?
Isoamyl laurate is a skin-conditioning agent and fragrance ingredient.[1,4,5] It can also be used for fragrance or food flavoring. The ingredient can be found in personal care products such as body lotion, eye cream, face masks, lip balm, detangler, and sunscreen.[1]
Why Puracy Uses Isoamyl Laurate
We use isoamyl laurate to make our products more moisturizing.
Certifications
Sources
[1] Cosmetic Ingredient Review
[2] Environmental Protection Agency
[3] Whole Foods Market Quality Standards
[4] European Commission
[5] Environmental Working Group
