Cocoyl Sarcosine

Cocoyl Sarcosine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 8 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCOCOYL SARCOSINE
FunctionCLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68411-97-2
EC number270-156-4
Prevalence8 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Hair Masks 37.5%Shampoos 25%Body Washes 12.5%Face Cleansers 12.5%Leave-in Conditioners 12.5%

Frequently asked

What does Cocoyl Sarcosine do in skincare?
Cocoyl Sarcosine functions as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cocoyl Sarcosine allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Cocoyl Sarcosine?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair masks (37.5% of its uses).

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