Sodium Cocoyl Oat Amino Acids
AKA “Coconut Oat Amino Acids, Oat Protein Surfactant
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoyl oat amino acids
AKA: Coconut Oat Amino Acids, Oat Protein Surfactant
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Aminoacids, oat, N-coco acyl derivs., sodium salts Science: Functions: Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
68187-30-4
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed to incorporate oat, traditionally used by Native Americans and in European folk medicine for skin soothing, into a modern surfactant system. The formulation combines coconut-derived cleansing with oat's historical anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR