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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Coconut Derived
Coconut-derived ingredients are made from coconut oil or other parts of the coconut, often processed into surfactants, emulsifiers, emollients, or fatty acids. They're widely used in cleansers and moisturizers, but may be a concern for those with coconut allergies or sensitivities.
Explained
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleanser and surfactant. It is the sodium salt of the Cocoyl Glutamic Acid and comes from coconut oil. As a surfactant, it helps lift dirt and oil to be washed away.
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate also has an emolliating effect and can help leave the skin feeling soft.
See all 1,242 products with Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Users who like it
20%
Users who avoid it
80%
What it does
Cleansing
To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
1%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration
Concentrations we've seen
18%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
37832
INCI Name
SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE
EC #
 269-087-2
All Functions
Cleansing, Surfactant
