Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 440 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameSODIUM COCOYL GLYCINATE
FunctionCLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number90387-74-9
EC number291-350-5
Prevalence440 products (0.47% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches320

Used in

Face Cleansers 72.3%Shampoos 8%Body Washes 5.9%Exfoliators 5.9%Makeup Removers 3%Hand Soaps 1.1%

Frequently asked

What does Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate do in skincare?
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate functions as a cleansing, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate 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 Glycinate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (72.3% of its uses).

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