Surfactant ingredient
Potassium Cocoate
The potassium salt of coconut oil fatty acids (saponified coconut oil), used as a cleansing surfactant and soap base in facial cleansers and body washes.
Also known as: potassium soap coconut
SurfactantCleansingEmulsifyingFoaming agent
Benefits
- ✓Effective cleansing and lathering
- ✓Biodegradable, naturally-derived soap surfactant
- ✓Traditional soap formulation base
Watch for
- ⚠May disrupt skin barrier at high concentrations or with prolonged contact
- ⚠Can be drying with frequent use
