Sodium Cocoyl/Palmoyl/Sunfloweroyl Glutamate
AKA “Amino Acid Surfactant, Multi-Oil Glutamate
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoyl/palmoyl/sunfloweroyl glutamate
AKA: Amino Acid Surfactant, Multi-Oil Glutamate
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Sodium Cocoyl/Palmoyl/Sunfloweroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt of the product formed by the reaction of Glutamic Acid with a mixture of Coconut Acid, Palm Acid and Sunflower Seed Acid Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
CAS #
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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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Developed as a multi-oil surfactant blend incorporating coconut, palm, and sunflower oils conjugated with glutamate. Created to optimize cleansing and conditioning while offering versatile formulation options.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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
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