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Surfactant

COCOYL ARGININAMIDE

Updated
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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

An amino-acid based ingredient made from arginine and coconut fatty acids. Acts as a mild conditioner or surfactant — typically gentle on skin and hair.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid-derived surfactant/conditioner
  • Coconut-fatty-acid origin
  • Used in gentle cleansers and hair care

Known concerns

  • Limited public CIR data on this exact INCI
  • Possible mild eye irritation in concentrated form

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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