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Surfactant

SODIUM COCO/BABASSU SULFATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A sulfate-type surfactant from coconut and babassu oils. Cleans well and foams; like SLS, can be drying and irritating, so it belongs in rinse-off cleansers, not leave-on products.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Effective cleanser
  • Good foam
  • Plant-derived alternative to SLS

Known concerns

  • Strips skin lipids if overused
  • Eye and skin irritation in leave-on use
  • Best for rinse-off only

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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