Sodium CocoylGlutamate

SOD

8/10

Concern level

High concern

A mild amino-acid-based anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid. It is used mainly as a cleansing and foam-boosting ingredient in face washes, shampoos, and body cleansers, and is valued for being gentler than many sulfate surfactants. It is generally considered suitable for sensitive-skin cleansing systems. ([incidecoder.com](https://incidecoder.com/ingredients/sodium-cocoyl-glutamate?utm_source=openai))

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Pregnancy

Safe

Regulatory

No data

Benefits

SoothingSupports Barrier Function

Chemical Properties

Molecular Weight

333.38 g/mol

pH Range

5.00 - 8.00

Typical Concentration

1.00% - 30.00%

CAS Number: 68187-32-6

Skin Type Compatibility

dry skin7/10

oily skin9/10

sensitive skin8/10

acne prone9/10

mature skin7/10

normal skin9/10

Interactions

incompatible with: Very high-anionic-surfactant systems that can increase cleansing harshness, Overly low-pH or otherwise poorly buffered cleanser systems that may increase irritation

Risks & Warnings

Main concerns are mild eye/skin irritation at higher use levels or in poorly balanced formulas, and possible dryness if used in a very stripping cleanser. No major pregnancy-specific concerns are known from cosmetic-use data. ([theskinformulary.com](https://www.theskinformulary.com/ingredients/sodium-cocoyl-glutamate?utm_source=openai))

Vegan Cruelty-Free

Found In Products

Dermalogica