Sodium cocoyl glutamate is derived from coconut oil and fermented sugar. This tenside is among the mildest amino acid tensides from natural, renewable materials.
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Uses
Sodium cocoyl glutamate is a dispersant or surfactant that is made from coconut or palm oil and glucose from corn. Surfactants also have foaming qualities that are important to disperse the toothpaste while brushing.
Benefits
Sodium cocoyl glutamate is a gentle cleanser that has excellent cleansing and foaming properties, is environmentally-friendly and is well-tolerated by sensitive and allergic skin types. It is also Natrue approved.
Cautions
No side effects are known.
Interactions
None are recorded.
Other names
n/a
References
Source: USAWeleda, http://usa.weleda.com/ingredients/Sodium%20Cocoyl%20Glutamate.aspx
TomsMarine, http://www.tomsofmaine.com/ingredients/overlay/sodium-cocoyl-glutamate