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Surfactant

SODIUM COCO/HYDROGENATED TALLOW SULFATE

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

A sulfate surfactant blend from coconut and hydrogenated tallow fatty acids — strong cleansing and foam, but harsher than modern amino-acid surfactants and with animal sourcing.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGFOAMINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Strong cleansing and foaming
  • Cost-effective primary surfactant

Known concerns

  • Sulfate-class surfactant — drying and skin/eye irritant
  • Defats skin barrier with frequent use
  • Animal-derived (tallow) sourcing
  • Modern alternatives are milder

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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