Wednesday, June 30, 2010

Lauric Acid


Lauric acid a saturated fatty acid, is a white, powdery solid with a faint odor of bay oil or soap.

Lauric acid is the main acid in coconut oil and in palm kernel oil (not to be confused with palm oil),and is believed to have antimicrobial properties.It is also found in human milk, cow's milk, and goat's milk.

Current experiments have suggested that lauric acid could be a solution for teenage acne.

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