Ingredient
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Low risk
FunctionMild Surfactant
What it is — Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate is a gentle surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids and the amino acid alanine.
What it does — It cleanses the skin and hair while producing a soft lather, offering a milder alternative to harsher surfactants.
Typical use — Common in facial cleansers, gentle body washes and mild shampoos.
Who it suits / good to know — Often chosen for sensitive or dry skin that finds stronger cleansers stripping. It pairs well with other mild, amino-acid-based surfactants.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if your skin is reactive.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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