Sodium Coceth Sulfate

Sodium Coceth Sulfate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, foaming agent. It is used in 63 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM COCETH SULFATE
FunctionCLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence63 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Body Washes 31.7%Shampoos 27%Face Cleansers 23.8%Makeup Removers 9.5%Exfoliators 3.2%Body Lotions 1.6%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Coceth Sulfate do in skincare?
Sodium Coceth Sulfate functions as a cleansing, foaming agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Coceth Sulfate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Sodium Coceth Sulfate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially body washes (31.7% of its uses).

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