Snapshot
- Overview
- A coconut-derived surfactant that creates soft, mild lather.
- Category
- Cleansing, Sensitive Skin
- Type
- Surfactant
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Sodium cocoamphoacetate is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and aminoacetates. Formulators use it to create soft foam, moderate the bite of stronger surfactants, and keep washes mild for face, body, and hair.
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Our take
Is Sodium Cocoamphoacetate a Good Ingredient?
It earns a Great rating as a mild, amphoteric surfactant with real evidence for reducing irritation when blended with harsher cleansers, plus good aqueous stability and a low tendency to irritate on its own. That combination suits it well to sensitive-skin cleansers.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It cleanses gently with a cushiony lather that avoids tightness or squeakiness, and pairs well with stronger cleansers to reduce dryness, making washes feel milder for sensitive skin.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's used in baby washes, facial cleansers, and body washes for a soft, mild cleanse, and in shampoos to temper harsher surfactants.
Before you use it
Safety
It carries low irritation potential in typical rinse-off use, though any surfactant can sting if it gets into eyes or onto compromised skin. Sensitization is uncommon but possible in rare cases.
Products with Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
