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Surfactant

SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE

CAS 61789-32-0 / 58969-27-0 Updated
85

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

About

A gentle coconut-derived cleanser nicknamed "baby foam" — produces creamy lather without stripping skin. One of the mildest surfactants in modern shampoo bars and face washes.

Function

CLEANSINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild creamy cleanser
  • Plant-derived
  • Gentler than SLS

Known concerns

  • Mild eye irritation in concentrate

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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