AccessMILD LS30

Mild, Sulfate-Free Surfactant for Gentle Cleansing

INCI Name: Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

AccessMILD LS30 is a high-purity, mild anionic surfactant that provides excellent cleansing and foaming properties without the harshness of traditional sulfates. Based on the naturally derived amino acid sarcosine, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate is exceptionally gentle on the skin and hair, making it a perfect choice for sulfate-free formulations. It creates a rich, creamy, and stable lather, leaving behind a pleasant, conditioned after-feel.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Provides gentle yet effective cleansing that won’t strip hair of natural oils or fade color-treated hair, while creating a dense, luxurious foam.
Gentle Facial Cleansers

Ideal for sensitive or dry skin, it removes impurities without irritation or tightness, leaving skin soft and moisturized.
Foaming Body Washes

Creates a stable and creamy lather in body washes, delivering a premium sensory experience and a soft, conditioned skin feel post-rinse.
Baby Care Products

Exceptionally mild for tear-free baby shampoos and gentle bath washes, ensuring a safe and comfortable cleansing experience.
Shaving Foams & Creams

Contributes to dense, stable foam for smooth razor glide and helps reduce irritation during shaving.
Micellar Waters & Wipes

Acts as an effective, mild cleanser in leave-on or light-rinse formulas, removing makeup and dirt without excessive rubbing.

How to Use AccessMILD LS30 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessMILD LS30

Think of a surfactant as the engine of your cleansing product. Its job is to grab onto dirt and oil and wash them away with water. For years, sulfates (like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLS) were the standard, but they can be harsh and stripping. AccessMILD LS30 (Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate) is a modern, gentle alternative that cleans effectively without the irritation.

Derived from a natural amino acid, this ingredient is an anionic surfactant, meaning it has a negative charge that makes it great at lifting away impurities. But unlike sulfates, its molecular structure is much gentler on the skin and hair barrier. It’s known for producing a very creamy and stable foam, which feels more luxurious than the big, airy bubbles from some other cleansers. This makes it a go-to ingredient for formulators creating premium, sulfate-free products that appeal to today’s informed consumers.

Formulation Tips

AccessMILD LS30 is a versatile surfactant that can be used as a primary or secondary cleansing agent.

As a primary surfactant: Use between 10–20% for a gentle but effective cleansing base in shampoos or body washes.
As a secondary (co-surfactant): Use between 3–10% to boost the foam, improve mildness, and enhance the creamy texture of a formula that uses other primary surfactants.

Add it to the water phase of your formulation. It works well with most other surfactants (non-ionic, amphoteric, and other anionics) and can help improve the overall mildness of your final product. For best performance and stability, aim for a final product pH between 5.0 and 7.0, which is also the ideal range for skin and hair. In some formulas, it can also contribute to a slight viscosity increase, helping you create a thicker, more controlled texture.

Key Performance Benefits:

Exceptionally Mild Cleansing: Gently cleanses without disrupting the skin’s natural barrier, making it ideal for sensitive skin, baby products, and facial washes.
Rich, Creamy Lather: Produces a dense, stable, and luxurious foam that elevates the sensory experience of shampoos and body washes.
Sulfate-Free & Biodegradable: Enables “clean beauty” formulations with high foam and excellent performance while avoiding sulfates; readily biodegradable.
Excellent Compatibility: Blends well with non-ionic, amphoteric, and anionic systems, allowing you to fine-tune cleansing power, foam profile, and mildness.
Soft After-Feel: Leaves skin and hair feeling soft and conditioned, reducing the stripped, dry sensation of harsher cleansers.
Works in Skin-Friendly pH: Performs best between pH 5–7 for optimal mildness and stability.

Heading #1
Benefits	Biodegradable, Clean & Natural, Rich & Luxurious, Sulfate-Free, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate
Usage Rate	3%-20%
Functional Type	Anionic Surfactants, Mild Cleansing Agents, Sulfate-Free Surfactants, Surfactants & Cleansing Agents
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Conditioners, Shampoos, Wet Wipes
Certifications	Biodegradable, Cruelty-Free, Naturally Derived, Vegan
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessMILD LS30

AccessMILD LS30 is a surfactant (cleansing agent). It creates foam and lifts away dirt, oil, and impurities from skin and hair. It’s a gentle option compared to traditional sulfates.

Both are cleansers, but AccessMILD LS30 is milder and less likely to cause irritation or dryness. It’s derived from a natural amino acid and produces a creamier, gentler foam, whereas SLS can be more stripping.

Use 10–20% for a gentle standalone cleanser. For blends, use 3–10% to boost foam, improve mildness, and enhance creaminess.

Yes. It works well as a primary surfactant in gentle, sulfate-free shampoos. Many formulators also pair it with mild co-surfactants (e.g., cocamidopropyl betaine) for a more balanced system.

Target pH 5.0–7.0 for optimal mildness, foam quality, and stability—aligned with the natural pH range of skin and hair.

On its own it doesn’t provide strong thickening, but it can aid viscosity when combined with other surfactants and common rheology modifiers like salt or natural gums.

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