INCI name

SODIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE

Sodium cocoyl glycinate

An amino acid-based cleansing surfactant.

What it is

Sodium cocoyl glycinate is the sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut fatty acids and the amino acid glycine. CosIng lists it as cleansing, hair conditioning and skin conditioning.

Where it is used

Found in facial cleansers, cleansing foams, shower gels and shampoos.

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.

Functions

Cleansing
Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (54)

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