"Medium penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- INCI name: SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE (SCI)
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 263-052-5
- Classification: Ethoxylated compound, Anionic surfactant
Namely
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate or SCI is a sulphate-free, mild anionic surfactant. Derived from the fatty acids of coconut oil and isethionic acid, it has a very good foaming power. It is found in natural products such as solid shampoos.
ICS is produced by ethoxylation, which makes it an environmentally unfriendly ingredient. It is prohibited in the COSMOS specifications.
ICS is produced by ethoxylation, which makes it an environmentally unfriendly ingredient. It is prohibited in the COSMOS specifications.
Its functions (INCI)
- Cleansing : Helps to keep a clean surface
- Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
- 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 1.12% of cosmetics.
