Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate

AKA “Coconut sarcosinate, Mild surfactant”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Potassium cocoyl sarcosinate

AKA: Coconut sarcosinate, Mild surfactant

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Amino Acid

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Potassium Cocoyl Sarcosinate is the potassium salt of Cocoyl Sarcosine Science: Functions: Hair Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

See origin →

Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Conditions Hair

Cleansing Surfactant

Lifts away dirt and oil

Softens and detangles hair

Traditional Use

Synthetic surfactant derived from coconut oil and sarcosine (an amino acid derivative). Developed in the 20th century as a mild, biodegradable detergent for shampoos and cleansers.