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Cocoyl Glutamate 2Na

What Cocoyl Glutamate 2Na is & what it does

Cocoyl Glutamate 2Na (disodium cocoyl glutamate) is a mild amino-acid-derived surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid. It is used in cleansers and face washes as a gentle, low-irritation cleansing and foaming agent, popular in formulas marketed as mild or sulfate-free. It produces a soft, creamy lather and is generally well tolerated. It is not a UV filter and acts as a cleansing surfactant.

What is Cocoyl Glutamate 2Na?

Cocoyl Glutamate 2Na (disodium cocoyl glutamate) is a mild amino-acid-derived surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid.

What does Cocoyl Glutamate 2Na do in a cleanser?

It acts as a gentle, low-irritation cleansing and foaming agent, popular in mild, sulfate-free formulas, and produces a soft, creamy lather. It is not a UV filter.

Is Cocoyl Glutamate 2Na safe?

It is considered a mild surfactant and is generally well tolerated, including on sensitive skin. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.

Sunscreens with Cocoyl Glutamate 2Na

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