Lauryl Alcohol

LAU

7/10

Concern level

High concern

Lauryl Alcohol is the cosmetic INCI for 1-dodecanol, a C12 fatty alcohol used mainly as an emollient, surfactant/emulsifying aid, emulsion stabilizer, and viscosity controller in creams, lotions, and hair products. It is listed in EU cosmetic ingredient inventories and is generally considered a low-hazard fatty alcohol, though it can be irritating at higher exposure levels. ([cosingchecker.com](https://cosingchecker.com/ingredients/77060-lauryl-alcohol/))

Pore-clogging

Low

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Concerns

Alcohol

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight

186.34 g/mol

Typical Concentration

0.50% - 10.00%

CAS Number: 112-53-8

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin6/10

sensitive skin4/10

acne prone5/10

mature skin6/10

normal skin8/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Avoid high-load use with very sensitive or compromised skin., Use caution with strong oxidizers and highly acidic or alkaline systems in raw-material handling.

Risks & Warnings

Can cause eye and skin irritation, especially in concentrated form or with prolonged contact; may dry or bother very sensitive skin. PubChem and SDS sources describe it as a skin/eye irritant, and human patch data show irritation can occur at higher concentrations. ([pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov](https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Lauryl-Alcohol?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Elemis

Dynamic Gentle Resurfacing Enzyme Cleanser

Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare

DermInfusions Fill + Repair Eye Cream

Dermalogica