Cleansing Agent

Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids

Reviewed by Daisy · Last updated 18 Aug 2026

Also known as: Amino Acids

Made from amino acids derived from coconut. | Works as a gentle cleansing and skin-replenishing ingredient

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Cleansing, Skin-Replenishing

What Is Sodium Cocoyl Amino Acids?

Sodium cocoyl amino acids are re the salt form of amino acids hydrolyzed from coconut. It’s used as a gentle surfactant and/or skin-replenishing ingredient in skin and hair care products. Although often used as part of a blend with skin-conditioning ingredients, sodium cocoyl amino acids may also be used on its own, in amounts between 0.4–2.8% in rinse-off products and 0.4–1% in leave-on products, although amounts up to 20% are recommended when used in cleansers depending on other surfactants also present. Its safety has been evaluated and confirmed, and it is not known to be drying or sensitizing.

Clinical Evidence & References

Published Research

  • International Journal of Toxicology, 2017, pages 17S-56S [https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/1091581816686048]

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