Silk Naturals

Posted: **Wed Oct 27, 2010 9:44 pm**

Anybody ever heard of this ingredient? Apparently it derived from coconut oil and is now being added to many foundations, Bare Minerals + Everyday Minerals being some of them. Anyways, I came here because I saw that Silk Naturals does not contain this. I'm worried about Lauroyl Lysine, so I thought I'd give this brand a try. Anyone got any info on this ingredient though?

Posted: **Wed Oct 27, 2010 11:02 pm**

Paula Begoun wrote:Amino acid derivative that functions as a skin- and hair-conditioning agent. It also contributes to a product’s texture by helping to gel solvents, while also remaining stable under high heat conditions (Source: Organic and Molecular Biochemistry, November 2003, pages 4124–4131).

http://thegreenbeautyguide.com/?p=231 wrote:Lauroyl lysine is quite a new ingredient, no wonder no one scrutinized it yet. Lauroyl lysine is an amino acid derived from coconut oil. [...] Lysine is an amino acid found in plants, most abundantly in legumes, and lysine is also naturally present in human cells. Lauroyl stands for a fatty acid derived from coconut and palm oils. Then lysine is estherified (treated with ethanol) and then followed by reacting the ester with lauroyl chloride. Chemically speaking, lauroyl lysine is composed of lauric acid and lysine HCl. It is a white, solid product which is then dried and used to create “silky feel” in makeup and skincare. Lauroyl lysine is also used as a preservative for its anti-microbial activity. Most of lauroyl lysine used in cosmetics comes from China.

A Chinese manufacturer wrote:Description:
·Lauroyl Lysine is derived from lauric acid and L-lysine. It is insoluble in all kinds of solvents, except for strong acidic and alkaline solutions. Its hydrophobic characteristic improves makeup water resistant, reduces perspiration and improves the flow and spread of oil/power mixture.
·Anti-oxidation effect, which aids skin protection.
·Reducing electrostatic on hair or skin and lower the frictional coefficient which minimize combing friction.
·Leaves smooth and silky sensation on skin.
·The lowest frictional coefficient than others, such as talc.
·Quite suitable for cosmetic product because the structure giving a very smooth, soft and silky feeling.

Characteristics and Application:
Lauroyl Lysine is an Amino Acid derivative that is made from natural coconut fatty acid (coconut oil). It is most often used as a hair and skin conditioning agent, although it is also used in the formulation of products by contributing to a product’s texture by helping to gel solvents. According to a study published in Cosmetics and Toiletries in 2003, Lauroyl Lysine is not only useful in binding hair and skin conditioners or other cream or gel products, but eye shadows and powder-based products as well.

Some studies that shown that the Lysine component in Lauroyl Lysine can also be useful in the treatment (but not cure) of coldsores because in inhibits the reproduction of the Herpes virus, according to Health911.

Use:
Lauroyl Lysine has reported used in the following product types: eye shadow; facial powder; lipstick; foundation; blush; other products with spf; bronzer/highlighter; concealer; other product with spf; mascara.

Posted: **Thu Oct 28, 2010 12:01 am**

Thanks for posting the info Extremer! We don't use it because I'm just not a fan of coconut derivatives for mass consumption. Some of them can be really nice, but they're touchy when you start applying them to skin. In my book anything coconut increases the potential for allergies, or breakouts- so I tend to use coconut products very sparingly (although I do like virgin coconut oil, and fractionated coconut oil for some things). I'm the same way with shea butter- it's nice if you can use it, but it's really unpleasant if you're acne-prone or allergic to nuts.

It's probably not evil, or dangerous. It may not be the best thing for your skin, but it's not exactly arsenic either. I just don't think it's a necessary ingredient so we don't use it.

Posted: **Thu Oct 28, 2010 3:14 pm**

Gosh, thanks for all the helpful info!
I've been searching for a new foundation because I simply cannot find something that looks good on tan olive skin without being orange instead of more golden or yellow. Anyways, when looking for foundations I saw this ingredient. Unfortunately, I suffer from moderate/severe acne, including cystic acne. I go to a dermatologist, so I'm clear, but it takes a LOT of work, including wearing the right makeup. Now I'm concerned about this ingredient because I've found out that the Bare Minerals Matte foundation which I have been using for about a year contains this ingredient + so do the samples I just ordered from Everyday Minerals.
I guess you could say I'm completely overwhelmed when it comes to the makeup word, and I'm wondering whether or not I should be concerned about this or not.
Thanks for the help + opinions, though.

Posted: **Fri Oct 29, 2010 12:02 pm**

karen wrote: In my book anything coconut increases the potential for allergies, or breakouts-

I just don't think it's a necessary ingredient so we don't use it.[/size]

And we love you for that!! *Insert heart here*

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