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Surfactant

POTASSIUM COCOYL BARLEY AMINO ACIDS

Updated
80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

The potassium salt of coconut-fatty-acid-acylated barley amino acids. A gentle anionic surfactant in the same mild family as sodium cocoyl glutamate; suited to sensitive skin and baby cleansers.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGEMULSION STABILISINGSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino acid surfactant
  • Cleanses without stripping
  • Plant-protein-based and biodegradable

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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