Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids

Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids

AKA “Coconut rice amino acid surfactant, Gentle cleanser”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Potassium cocoyl rice amino acids

AKA: Coconut rice amino acid surfactant, Gentle cleanser

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Emollient

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Amino Acid

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids is the potassium salt of the product obtained by the reaction of coconut acid chloride with Rice Amino Acids Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient, Surfactant - Emulsifying, Surfactant - Foam Boosting Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Foam Boosting

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

Contemporary cosmetic ingredient blending coconut fatty acids with amino acids derived from rice protein. Created in the late 20th century as a natural-derived conditioning and cleansing agent.

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

EWG

CIR

Safe

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Feb 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR