The Basics On Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
What is Sodium Cocoamphoacetate?
A gentle cleansing agent derived from coconut fatty acids.
What are other names for Sodium Cocoamphoacetate?
COCOAMPHOACETATE, COCOAMPHOGLYCINATE, IMIDAZOLIUM COMPOUNDS, 1-(CARBOXYMETHYL)-4,5-DIHYDRO-1-(HYDROXYETHYL)-2-NORCOCO ALKYL, HYDROXIDES, INNER SALTS, and SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE
What is Sodium Cocoamphoacetate used for?
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate is a coconut oil-derived surfactant, foam booster and conditioning agent used in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, particularly in face cleansers, scrubs and shaving creams, due to its gentleness and ability to add “slip” to the formula, making the product glide smoothly on skin
How Sodium Cocoamphoacetate is classified
Cleansing Agents
Recommendations for using Sodium Cocoamphoacetate during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Sodium Cocoamphoacetate During Pregnancy
What we know about using Sodium Cocoamphoacetate while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Sodium Cocoamphoacetate from CIR
No report found.
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Products where you might find Sodium Cocoamphoacetate
Drunk Elephant B-Hydra Intensive Hydration Serum; Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Moisturizer with Ceramides; The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
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