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 name | COCOYL SARCOSINE |
| Function | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 68411-97-2 |
| EC number | 270-156-4 |
| Prevalence | 8 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 20 |
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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