Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids Buono Agente detergente No known benefits Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids at a glance Made from amino acids derived from coconut. Works as a gentle cleansing and skin-replenishing ingredient Considered safe as used in cosmetics Often used as part of a blend with skin-conditioning ingredients Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids description Sodium cocoyl amino acids are re the salt form of amino acids hydrolyzed from coconut. It’s used as a gentle surfactant and/or skin-replenishing ingredient in skin and hair care products. Although often used as part of a blend with skin-conditioning ingredients, sodium cocoyl amino acids may also be used on its own, in amounts between 0.4–2.8% in rinse-off products and 0.4–1% in leave-on products, although amounts up to 20% are recommended when used in cleansers depending on other surfactants also present. Its safety has been evaluated and confirmed, and it is not known to be drying or sensitizing. Related ingredients: Amino Acids