Glyceryl laurate, also known as monolaurin, is a monoester produced from vegetable-derived glycerin and lauric acid.

Our Stewardship Model guides us to select ingredients which have been processed in a manner that supports our philosophy of human and environmental health.

To create the glyceryl laurate ingredient, vegetable oils are split into the glycerin and fatty acids fractions. The glycerin is recovered and recombined with just the isolated lauric acid in a process known as esterification to for the glyceryl laurate monoester.

There are several alternative antimicrobial agents to glyceryl laurate used in deodorant products, most of which are synthetic and therefore do not meet our Stewardship Model standards for natural, responsible and sustainable.

Tom’s of Maine recognizes that no two people are alike, and even with naturally derived ingredients, some individuals may develop an allergic reaction that is unique to them. As with any product, be sure to discontinue use if you experience discomfort or other indications that the product may not be appropriate for your individual body chemistry.