An amino acid-based anionic surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and sarcosine.
What it is
Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate is the sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut fatty acids with sarcosine (N-methylglycine). CosIng lists it as a cleansing agent, hair-conditioning agent and cleansing surfactant.
Where it is used
Found in shampoos, shower gels, facial cleansers 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.
The label does not show the concentration used.
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.
- 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 (7)
- Hair in Balance by ONLYBIO Pianka utrwalająca do stylizacji fal i loków 150ml · ONLYBIO
- Ultra gentle daily cleanser · Neutrogena
- Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser · Neutrogena
- Clinique For Men Face Wash · Clinique
- Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash · Clinique
- All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Mild · Clinique
- Savon visage liquide doux · Clinique