Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Mild amino-acid surfactant from glutamic acid and coconut fatty acids. Suitable for sensitive skin and baby formulas, neutral pH.
Supporting ingredient
It gives a product its texture, stability or shelf life. It has no claimed effect on the skin, so an efficacy tier does not apply. What is known about its safety is below
Tolerability and safety
- Irritation potential
- Low
- Allergen risk
- Low
- Pregnancy
- Safe
- Suitable for
- Normal, Dry, Oily, Combination, Sensitive
About this ingredient
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a mild amino-acid surfactant, the ester of glutamic acid (a non-essential amino acid natural to the body) and coconut fatty acids. One of the gentlest commercial surfactants for skin cleansing. Mechanism. Amino-acid surfactants work at neutral pH (5.5-6.5), close to healthy skin pH. They do not disrupt the lipid barrier, do not wash out intercellular ceramides. Produce a mild creamy foam, unlike the abundant but irritating foam of sulfate surfactants (SLS, SLES). Where applied. Face cleansing gels and foams for sensitive and dry skin, infant cleansers, atopic and rosacea scalp shampoos, intimate hygiene products (5-25%). In Spain in Bioderma Sensibio Foaming, La Roche-Posay Toleriane Gel, Mustela Cleansing. Safety. CIR confirmed glutamic-acid-based surfactant safety (Final Report 2017). Hypoallergenic, non-irritating, non-comedogenic. ECOCert/Cosmos approved in organic cosmetics. Suitable for sensitive, acne-prone, atopic skin, rosacea, dermatitis patients. Pregnancy and lactation – safe. Natural origin (glutamic acid and coconut), no restrictions in any cleansing product, including for infants and intimate hygiene.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate safe during pregnancy?
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is considered safe during pregnancy at typical cosmetic concentrations. Systemic absorption through the skin is minimal.
What skin types is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate for?
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate suits: normal, dry, oily, combination, sensitive.
What is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate and what does it do in cosmetics?
Mild amino-acid surfactant from glutamic acid and coconut fatty acids.
What's the INCI name for Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate?
The INCI name is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate.
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