SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE

📋 Quick facts

Description: SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE — gentle cleansing agent.

All Functions: gentle cleansing agent

Quick Facts:

• Category: surfactant

Proven Benefits At A Glance:

• Sodium cocoamphoacetate is an amphoteric surfactant (a type of cleaning agent with both positively and negatively charged properties)
• It has weak irritant properties, making it popular in products marketed for sensitive skin
• It’s commonly used in intimate hygiene and baby care products
• Contact allergic reactions to this ingredient are possible, particularly in people with existing skin sensitivities

📊 Comedogenicity

🛡️ Safety rating

Safety tier is a starting heuristic from regulatory status and comedogenic rating, not a dermatological verdict — see our Terms for the full disclaimer. Research confidence reflects how many real cited studies back this ingredient, not the strength of their findings.

🌍 Regulatory Status

💧 Skin Type Compatibility

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📚 Research & Evidence

🔬 The Science

Sodium cocoamphoacetate is classified as an amphoteric surfactant, meaning its molecular structure allows it to carry both positive and negative electrical charges. This dual nature influences how it works in cleansing products. According to Contact Dermatitis (2006), this ingredient has relatively weak irritant properties compared to other surfactants, which explains why manufacturers frequently include it in formulations designed for sensitive skin—including products for intimate hygiene and baby care. However, the same source documents a case where someone with atopic skin (a condition involving heightened skin reactivity) and multiple existing contact sensitivities experienced an allergic reaction to a cleanser containing sodium cocoamphoacetate.

This case report suggests that while the ingredient is gentler than many alternatives, it can still trigger allergic responses in susceptible individuals, particularly those with a history of contact allergies or compromised skin barriers.

📄 Related Research

Matched by search — not necessarily verified support for every statement above.

• Goossens A et al. (2006). Contact allergy to sodium cocoamphoacetate present in an eye make-up remover. Contact Dermatitis.

🧴 Products Containing SODIUM COCOAMPHOACETATE

• Brisk 2in1-Bart-Shampoo
• Nivea NIVEA Derma Skin Clear Reinigingsgel
• Balea, Balea Med, dm Ultra Sensitive Waschlotion
• Soap & Glory The Fab Pore Purifying Foam Cleanser
• Linola Forte Shampoo
• MAN CAVE Lemon & Oak SHOWER GEL
• Hosc distribution aps Jan Thomas Shampoo Volume 250ml
• So’bio etic Shampooing doux Lait d’ânesse et d’amande
• Alfaparf Milano Semi Dilino Illuminating Low Shampoo (Diamond – Normal Hair)
• Geniol Huevo
• Instituto Español Natura gel de baño
• MyProtein Hair & body wash
• Avena Kinesia Atopic óleo gel
• Dermaclay Eau Démaquillante bio Peaux Sèches
• Light irridiance Macadamia spirit
• Sanex, Sanex Men Men Shampooing Antipelliculaire
• Aroma-Zone Base shampooing
• aroma-zone Base lavante
• Aroma zone Gel douche sorbet de verveine
• Yves Rocher Shampooing reflets argentés
• Neutrogena
• Avalon Avalon Organics Rosemary Shampoo
• Pacifica Sea Foam Complete Face Wash
• Pacifica Travel Size Sea Foam Complete Face Wash
• Vitamins and Sea beauty Sea Salt Coconut Face Scrub
• Revlon Natural Honey Oats
• CIEN Shower gel melon
• Lidl Champu clasico cien
• Cien Eau micellaire sensitive
• Carrefour, Carrefour Baby Shampooing doux
• U, U tout petits Gel lavant corps et cheveux
• U, U tout petits Shampooing doux
• Cora Shampooing très doux, extra doux
• Nuxe, Nuxe body Gel douche fondant
• Nuxe Nuxe Men Offre Découverte Douche Rasage Multifonctions
• Nuxe Gel douche multi-usages Nuxe men
• NUXE NUXE RÊVE DE MIEL GEL LAVANT
• Klorane Bébé Crème lavante nourrissante cold cream
• Ducray Anaphase+
• Avène Eau Thermale Avène Pédiatril – Mousse lavante