DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE ●
TL;DR. This ingredient is a mild anionic surfactant used for cleansing, foam, and rinse-off skin feel in face washes, shampoos, body washes, and gentle hand cleansers.
What does DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE do in a cosmetic formula?
This ingredient is a mild anionic surfactant used for cleansing, foam, and rinse-off skin feel in face washes, shampoos, body washes, and gentle hand cleansers.
Is DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE clean?
Clean beauty frameworks generally view it favorably because it is well tolerated, not a common allergen, and has no major restricted-list profile. Irritation is mainly formula-dependent, especially at high total surfactant load or with an unbalanced pH.
Is DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE sustainable?
It is commonly made from plant fatty acids and an amino-acid-derived head group, and it is readily biodegradable. The main sustainability caveat is agricultural sourcing, especially whether coconut or palm-kernel inputs are responsibly certified and traceable.
Is DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE COSMOS-approved?
It is permitted in COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic compliant products when made and processed under the standard’s surfactant rules. It aligns well with Green Chemistry through renewable feedstocks, mild processing, low aquatic persistence, and good biodegradability.
How does DISODIUM COCOYL GLUTAMATE work chemically?
The molecule pairs a fatty-acyl tail with a highly polar amino-acid-derived head group, which gives water solubility, anionic cleansing, and a mild sensory profile. It is typically used around 1 to 10% active matter, performs well around pH 5 to 7, and is often blended with amphoteric or nonionic surfactants to tune foam and reduce eye sting.
Last updated 2026-05-13