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Surfactant

SODIUM COCOYL METHYL BETA-ALANINE

86

Safety score · 0–100

Good

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

A gentle amino-acid surfactant from coconut fatty acids and beta-alanine — cleanses without stripping, biodegradable, and pH-friendly. Considered one of the milder modern cleansing agents.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Mild amino-acid based cleansing
  • Skin-pH compatible
  • Low irritation profile suitable for sensitive skin
  • Biodegradable coconut-derived surfactant

Known concerns

  • Coconut sourcing/sustainability variability
  • Possible coconut allergen cross-reactivity in rare cases

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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