Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate
Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 4 Jun 2026
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate is a mild detergent cleansing agent
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What Is Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate?
Disodium cocoamphodiacetate is a mild detergent cleansing agent derived from coconut; most often used in facial cleansers.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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CosmeticsInfo.org, Accessed March 2021, ePublication CosmeticsInfo.org, 2021
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Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, February 2018, pages 8-14 Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2018
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Dermatitis, September 2010, pages 262-268 Dermatitis, 2010
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World Surfactant Congress CESIO, June 2004, pages 1-9 World Surfactant Congress CESIO, 2004
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