Surfactant ingredient
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
An amino acid-derived surfactant made by condensing coconut fatty acids with L-alanine, used in gentle facial cleansers and foaming washes for its mild, low-irritation cleansing profile.
Also known as: sodium cocoyl alanine
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Benefits
- ✓Gentle amino acid-derived surfactant with low irritation potential
- ✓Produces a creamy lather
- ✓Biodegradable and skin-compatible
- ✓Maintains skin's natural moisture barrier better than conventional sulfates
Watch for
- ⚠Minimal; one of the mildest surfactant classes
