Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids

Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, cleansing agent. It is used in 68 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM COCOYL AMINO ACIDS
FunctionANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68188-38-5
Prevalence68 products (0.07% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches20

Used in

Face Cleansers 19.1%Shampoos 11.8%Serums 10.3%Conditioners 7.4%General Moisturizers 7.4%Body Washes 5.9%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids do in skincare?
Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids functions as an antistatic, cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids 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 Cocoyl Amino Acids?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (19.1% of its uses).

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