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Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate · Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate
A mild amino-acid-based cleansing surfactant that lifts away oil and dirt gently.
What it does
Sodium cocoyl glutamate is a gentle anionic surfactant made from coconut fatty acids and glutamic acid, an amino acid. It lifts away oil and dirt and creates a soft lather while being mild on the skin barrier, which makes it common in low-stripping cleansers. It is a cleansing surfactant rather than a skin active.
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