AccessMILD TL-30

Mild, Sulfate-Free Surfactant for Rich Foam & Gentle Cleansing

INCI Name: TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate

AccessMILD TL-30 is a gentle yet effective anionic surfactant perfect for creating high-quality, sulfate-free cleansing products. Based on TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate, it produces a luxurious, creamy foam that cleanses skin and hair without stripping natural moisture. Its excellent mildness makes it an ideal choice for sensitive skin formulations, facial cleansers, and premium shampoos, leaving a soft and conditioned after-feel.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Creates a rich, dense lather that effectively cleanses the hair and scalp while leaving it feeling soft, conditioned, and manageable.
Gentle Facial Cleansers

Provides thorough cleansing with a gentle touch, making it perfect for daily facial washes, including those formulated for sensitive or dry skin.
Luxury Body Washes

Delivers a creamy, luxurious foam that cleanses the body without causing dryness, leaving the skin feeling smooth and moisturized.
Foaming Hand Soaps

Produces a stable, rich foam in liquid hand soap formulations, offering effective cleansing with a pleasant, non-stripping skin feel.
Mild Baby Cleansing Products

Its gentle profile makes it a suitable primary or secondary surfactant for tear-free and mild baby shampoos and body washes.
Shaving Foams & Gels

Contributes to a stable, lubricating foam that enhances razor glide and provides a comfortable shaving experience.

How to Use AccessMILD TL-30 in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessMILD TL-30

Think of a surfactant as the main cleaning ingredient in products like shampoo, body wash, or face wash. Its job is to grab onto dirt and oil so they can be rinsed away with water. For years, sulfates (like SLS) were the go-to choice, but they can sometimes be harsh, stripping away too much of the natural oils from your skin and hair. AccessMILD TL-30 is a modern, high-performance alternative that cleans just as effectively but with exceptional gentleness.

Based on the INCI TEA-Lauroyl Sarcosinate, this ingredient is an anionic surfactant derived from a natural amino acid (sarcosine). It creates a wonderfully rich, creamy, and stable foam—the kind of luxurious lather consumers love—without the harshness associated with traditional sulfates. This makes it perfect for formulating products for sensitive skin, color-treated hair, or anyone looking for a milder cleansing experience. It not only cleans but also leaves behind a pleasant, conditioned feeling, improving the suppleness and shine of hair.

Formulation Tips

AccessMILD TL-30 is a versatile liquid surfactant that is easy to work with. For a gentle, everyday cleanser, you can use it as the primary surfactant at a concentration of 10–20%. If you want to boost the foam and mildness of an existing formula, you can use it as a co-surfactant at a lower rate of 3–8%.

To use it, simply add AccessMILD TL-30 to the water phase of your formulation. It can be cold-processed, which saves time and energy. You can combine it with other non-ionic or amphoteric surfactants (like Cocamidopropyl Betaine) to create even milder products with enhanced foam stability and texture.

This surfactant works best in formulas with a pH between 5.0 and 7.5, which is the ideal range for skin- and hair-friendly products. Remember that the final viscosity (thickness) of your product can often be adjusted by adding salt (sodium chloride) or other thickeners, but always test in small batches first, as performance can vary.

Key Performance Benefits:

Exceptionally Mild Cleansing: Gently removes dirt and oil without stripping the skin’s natural moisture barrier, making it ideal for sensitive, dry, or delicate skin types.
Rich, Creamy Lather: Produces a dense, stable, and luxurious foam that elevates the user experience in shampoos, facial cleansers, and body washes.
Sulfate-Free Solution: A perfect choice for creating high-performing sulfate-free products that meet modern consumer expectations for cleaner and gentler formulations.
Excellent Conditioning Properties: Leaves hair and skin feeling soft, smooth, and conditioned, reducing the need for additional conditioning agents in some formulas.
Naturally Derived & Biodegradable: Derived from a natural amino acid and fatty acid; an environmentally friendly choice that is readily biodegradable.
Easy to Formulate: As a liquid, it is simple to incorporate into water-based systems and is compatible with a wide range of other surfactants and cosmetic ingredients.

Heading #1
Benefits	Biodegradable, Clean & Natural, Detangling, Hair Care Benefits, Natural Derived, Rich & Luxurious, Sulfate-Free, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	TEA-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
Certifications	Biodegradable, Naturally Derived
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessMILD TL-30

AccessMILD TL-30 is a primary cleansing agent (a surfactant). It creates the foam in your product and is responsible for lifting dirt and oil from your skin and hair so they can be washed away. It’s a gentler, sulfate-free alternative to ingredients like Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS).

For a primary cleanser like a shampoo or body wash, use between 10–20%. If you’re using it as a secondary surfactant to make another cleanser milder and improve its foam, a usage rate of 3–8% is a great starting point.

Yes. Its main benefit is its mildness. It cleans very effectively without being harsh or stripping, which is why it’s a fantastic choice for facial cleansers and products designed for sensitive skin.

Yes, this is an excellent ingredient for sulfate-free shampoos. It provides the rich lather that people love while being much gentler on the hair and scalp, which can help preserve hair color and reduce dryness.

AccessMILD TL-30 is a liquid that dissolves in water. Simply add it to your water phase and stir until evenly dispersed. It works well in cold-process formulas, so you don’t necessarily need to heat it.

By itself, it doesn’t create a lot of thickness. However, like many anionic surfactants, you can often thicken your final product by slowly adding a salt solution (e.g., 20% sodium chloride in water) or by using a polymer thickener until you reach your desired consistency.

AccessMILD TL-30 is an anionic surfactant that provides primary cleansing and rich foam. Cocamidopropyl Betaine is an amphoteric surfactant typically used as a co-surfactant to boost foam, improve mildness, and enhance viscosity. They work exceptionally well together.

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