"No penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other language: Cocoyl glutamate de sodium
- INCI name: SODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 269-087-2
- Classification: Anionic surfactant
- Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is made from coconut oil fatty acids and an amino acid called glutamate (present in the structural protein (collagen) of human skin). It is mild anionic surfactant used in organic formulas.
Its functions (INCI)
- Cleansing : Helps to keep a clean surface
- Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used
This ingredient is present in 1.5% of cosmetics.
