Glutamate surfactants such as disodium cocoyl glutamate is mild and made from amino acids. It provides fine lather, good cleansing and are rapidly biodegradable.
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Uses
It is used in mild shampoos and cleansing products.
Benefits
This tenside is among the mildest amino acid tensides from natural, renewable materials. Derived from coconut oil and fermented sugar, this gentle cleanser has excellent cleansing and foaming properties, is environmentally-friendly and is well-tolerated by sensitive and allergic skin types. It is also Natrue approved.
Caution
Generally considered safe to use.
Interactions
None are recorded.
Other names
n/a
Reference
Source: Weleda, http://usa.weleda.com/ingredients/Disodium%20Cocoyl%20Glutamate.aspx
MadaraCosmetics, http://www.madaracosmetics.com/en/ingredients/filter:S/ingredient:sodium-cocoyl-glutamate/
PersonalCareTruth, http://personalcaretruth.com/2012/09/what-is-a-surfactant/