What it is
Sodium Cocoglyceryl Sulfate is an anionic surfactant based on a glyceryl sulfate ester of coconut-derived fatty acids. It is used to help cleanse and to emulsify oil and water phases, supporting the spreadability and texture of a formula. It generally appears at modest levels as part of a surfactant or emulsifier system.
Safety & warnings
Used as intended in rinse-off and leave-on formulas it is generally well tolerated; as with anionic surfactants in general, high levels can be mildly drying or irritating for very sensitive skin.
Origin & sourcing
Derived from coconut-sourced fatty acids that are processed into a glyceryl sulfate surfactant; it is a synthetically modified ingredient based on a natural feedstock.
Questions everyone asks
What does Sodium Cocoglyceryl Sulfate do?
It is a coconut-derived surfactant that helps cleanse and emulsify, supporting the texture and stability of a formula.
Is it derived from coconut?
Yes. Its fatty portion is sourced from coconut, then processed into a glyceryl sulfate surfactant.