Surfactant

Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

Mild anionic surfactant from coconut fraction and sarcosinate. Often used in sulfate-free cleansers where foam is needed without a harsh sulfate profile.

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✓ Safe

Comedogenic Rating

0/5

Irritation Potential

0/5

What is it?

Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate - sodium salt of acylsarcosinate from coconut fatty acid fraction. It is anionic but not a sulfate surfactant. It is used for foam, cleansing, and a more comfortable feel after rinsing. INCI: Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate.

Used in cleansing gels, shampoos, baby cleansers, intimate gels, toothpaste, and sulfate-free formulas.

Key Benefits

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Cleans softer than sulfates

Helps remove sebum and impurities without the typical strong degreasing of SLS/SLES.

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Provides foam in sulfate-free formulas

Useful when a brand needs noticeable foam without using sulfate surfactants.

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Compatible with more sensitive formats

Can be used in formulas for frequent use if the overall surfactant system is well balanced.

Suitable for

daily cleansingsulfate-free formulasnormal and more sensitive skin

Main Actions

✓ mild cleansing✓ foam✓ sulfate-free surfactant

Sulfate-free coconut fraction

Unlike Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate is not a sulfate. Coconut in the name here refers to the source of fatty acids, and sarcosinate is a milder class of surfactants.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate do for skin?

Used in cleansing gels, shampoos, baby cleansers, intimate gels, toothpaste, and sulfate-free formulas.

Who should use Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate?

Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate is suitable for: daily cleansing, sulfate-free formulas, normal and more sensitive skin.

Are there any warnings about Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate?

Unlike Sodium Coco-Sulfate, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate is not a sulfate. Coconut in the name here refers to the source of fatty acids, and sarcosinate is a milder class of surfactants.

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