Snapshot
- Overview
- A coconut-derived cleanser that foams gently without stripping skin.
- Category
- Cleansing, Sensitive Skin
- Type
- Surfactant
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate is an anionic surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and the amino acid glycine. It's used for gentle cleansing, creamy foam, and a soft after-feel in face washes, body cleansers, and shave products.
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Our take
Is Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good for its mild, amino-acid-based cleansing that preserves skin comfort compared with harsher surfactants. Not Great because any surfactant can still irritate very sensitive skin, especially with frequent use or high concentration.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Delivers a mild cleanse with a cushiony foam that helps minimize tightness after rinsing. Leaves skin feeling comfortable rather than squeaky or stripped.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in jelly cleansers, foaming facial powders, and low-foam shampoos designed for delicate skin or scalps.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally safe in rinse-off products with a low to moderate irritation potential typical of surfactants. Avoid contact with eyes and patch test on highly reactive skin. Fragrance or co-surfactants in the formula may drive most irritation.
Products with Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
