Ingredient
Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate
Potassium cocoyl glycine
Amino-acid (glycine) surfactant
What it is
A mild amino-acid-derived anionic surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and glycine, used to cleanse and foam gently.
How it works
Its glycine-based head and coconut-derived tail lift away oil and dirt while its near-skin pH and amino-acid backbone make it gentler than sulphate surfactants.
What it does
Surfactant
Cleansing
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.