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Surfactant ingredient

Sodium Coco-Sulfate

A mixture of sodium alkyl sulfate esters derived from coconut oil fatty acids, used as an anionic surfactant for cleansing and foaming in personal care products.

Also known as: sodium coco sulfate, scs

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Benefits

  • ✓Effective cleansing and foam generation
  • ✓Milder alternative to sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) — approximately 15% lower skin irritation potential

Watch for

  • ⚠Moderate skin and eye irritant; potential to denature surface proteins and disrupt epidermal lipids at high concentrations
  • ⚠May damage the protective skin barrier with prolonged use
At a glance
CategorySurfactant
IrritancyLow–moderate
Beginner-friendlyYes
In your routine

Generally well-tolerated and easy to layer.

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