Snapshot
- Overview
- A mild cleansing agent that creates dense, creamy lather.
- Category
- Cleansing, Sensitive Skin
- Type
- Surfactant
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a synthetic anionic surfactant formed by combining isethionic acid with coconut fatty acids. It's used in syndet bars, shampoos, and cleansers to deliver dense, creamy lather and a mild wash with a smooth after-wash feel.
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Our take
Is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate a Good Ingredient?
It rates Good because it offers dense, cushiony lather and effective cleansing with typically lower irritation than sulfates, particularly in syndet bars. Its stability and rinse-off profile add up to a comfortable after-feel, if not quite top-tier.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It provides thorough cleansing with less dryness than harsher surfactants, leaving skin and hair feeling smooth after washing.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's found in solid facial cleansers, shampoo bars, and concentrated body washes that aim for a plush, cushiony lather.
Before you use it
Safety
It's usually low irritation in rinse-off use, though eye irritation or dryness can occur, especially at higher levels. No specific regulatory restrictions are known; avoid contact with eyes and discontinue if irritation appears.
Products with Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
