Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Cleansing Agent
No known benefits
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate at a glance
- Mild cleansing agent made from glutamic acid and coconut oil
- Considered non-irritating to skin
- Produces a rich lather that also helps stabilize cleansers
- May be animal- or plant-derived or made synthetically
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate description
Sodium cocoyl glutamate is a mild cleansing agent derived from coconut oil and the amino acid glutamic acid. It’s considered non-irritating in concentrations up to 10%. This gentle surfactant produces a rich lather that has a stabilizing effect on the bubbles, allowing them to last longer before breaking down. It’s also used to help soften (remove excess minerals from) hard water, allowing cleansers to work to their full potential. In fact, research has shown it’s an effective option for sensitive, oily skin when compared with standard sulfate cleansing agents. Usage levels of sodium cocoyl glutamate in skin care range from 2–30% based on formulary needs and whether it’s the primary or secondary surfactant. These levels are considered safe as used in rinse-off products.
