Ingredient
Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate
Sodium N-cocoyl glycinate
What it is
An amino-acid-based anionic surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and glycine, prized as one of the mildest cleansers.
How it works
Its glycine head group keeps skin-surface interaction gentle, cleansing effectively at skin-friendly pH with minimal barrier disruption.
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.