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Surfactant

ARGININE COCOATE

Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A salt of L-arginine and coconut fatty acids used as a mild surfactant and conditioner. Amino acid surfactants are recognised as among the gentlest cleansers, well suited to sensitive skin.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild conditioning surfactant
  • Amino-acid-based — gentle on skin
  • Mild antimicrobial benefits

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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