INCI name

DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE

Disodium cocoyl glutamate

A mild amino-acid-based surfactant.

What it is

Disodium cocoyl glutamate is made from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid. It cleanses gently with moderate foam and is common in mild cleansers.

Where it is used

Face washes, micellar waters, shampoos and baby products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Mildness depends on the whole surfactant system and its concentration.

Functions

Cleansing
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Surfactant – cleansing
Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (189)

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