A mild amino-acid-based surfactant.
What it is
Sodium cocoyl glutamate is made from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid. It cleanses with a fine foam and is often used in gentler cleansers.
Where it is used
Face washes, shampoos, baby washes and toothpastes.
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 (222)
- Sunlit Bronze Self-Tan Drops · The Body Shop
- PUHDAS Deeply Purifying Micellar Gel Cleanser · Lumene
- KIRKAS Radiance Boosting Cleansing Cream · Lumene
- PUHDAS Deeply Purifying Cleansing Foam · Lumene
- HELLÄ Moisturizing Cleansing Mousse · Lumene
- Nordic-C [Valo] Strength & Shine Shampoo · Lumene
- Balancing Clay-to-Foam Cleanser · Lumene
- Barber Face + Beard Cleanser for Men · KORRES
- Shower Gel Citrus · KORRES
- Shower Gel Santorini Grape · KORRES
- Shower Gel Bergamot Pear · KORRES
- Shower Gel Mint Tea 1 Liter · KORRES