Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein

TL;DR. This ingredient is a mild anionic surfactant used for cleansing, foam support, and a softer skin or hair feel in rinse-off formulas. It can also help reduce the harsh feel of stronger primary surfactants.

What does Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein do in a cosmetic formula?

This ingredient is a mild anionic surfactant used for cleansing, foam support, and a softer skin or hair feel in rinse-off formulas. It can also help reduce the harsh feel of stronger primary surfactants.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein clean?

From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally well tolerated and has little restricted-list friction. The main watchpoint is individual sensitivity to hydrolyzed plant proteins, which is uncommon but possible in leave-on or compromised-barrier use.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein sustainable?

This material is typically made from renewable plant-derived inputs, including coconut fatty acids and pea it. It is expected to be biodegradable, with sourcing quality depending on agricultural traceability for the fatty acid stream.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein COSMOS-approved?

It is generally compatible with COSMOS-natural and COSMOS-organic formulations when made from approved natural-origin feedstocks and allowed processing routes. Its profile fits Green Chemistry reasonably well because it uses renewable inputs, mild aqueous processing, and biodegradable surfactant chemistry.

How does Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Pea Protein work chemically?

The molecule is an anionic lipopeptide-type material, where fatty acyl chains are attached to hydrolyzed pea peptide fragments and neutralized as a sodium salt. It is usually supplied as an aqueous solution and used in low to moderate surfactant-system levels, performing best in mildly acidic to neutral pH ranges common to shampoos and facial cleansers.

Last updated 2026-05-13