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Is Potassium Lauroyl Glycinate vegetarian?

Potassium Lauroyl Glycinate

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Potassium Lauroyl Glycinate is the potassium salt of the amino acid derivative formed from lauroyl chloride and glycine, used as a mild surfactant in cosmetic cleansers.

INCI name Potassium Lauroyl Glycinate
CosIng ID 93711
Last reviewed 9 July 2026

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