Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
What Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is & what it does
A very mild, amino-acid-derived surfactant that cleanses gently while supporting the skin's pH and barrier. It suits sensitive skin.
What does Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate do in skincare?
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a mild, amino acid based surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid. It is used in cleansers to gently lift away dirt and oil while creating a soft foam, and it is valued for being less stripping than many traditional cleansing agents.
Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate safe?
It is widely regarded as one of the gentler surfactants and is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics, including in products for sensitive skin. It is mainly found in rinse-off cleansers, where it is well tolerated by most people.
Is Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate natural or synthetic?
It is best described as semi-synthetic. It is built from naturally derived coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid, which are then chemically combined, so it has natural origins but is processed.
Sunscreens with Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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ISDIN Fotoultra 100 Sun Tinted Face Cream Depigmenting SPF50+
93/100
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Uriage Bariésun Anti-brown Spot Fluid Skin Shield Technology SPF50+
91/100
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Uriage Dépiderm Spf50
87/100
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Dermaglós Ultra Age Hidratante De Dia (SPF) +30 Años
57/100
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Uriage Dépiderm Anti-Brown Spot Fluid SPF 15
49/100