Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 4 studies of its skin or topical use.

INCI nameSODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68187-32-6
EC number269-087-2
Prevalence862 products (0.93% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Scientific studies4 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical)
Monthly searches880

Used in

Face Cleansers 50.3%Shampoos 13.9%Body Washes 12.1%Makeup Removers 4.4%Exfoliators 4.2%Toners 2.2%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate do in skincare?
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate 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 Glutamate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (50.3% of its uses).

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