Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient used in clean skin care and personal care products. It belongs to a class of ingredients known as amino acid–based surfactants, which are valued for their mildness and skin compatibility. It helps water mix with oils, dirt, and impurities so they can be easily rinsed away from the skin without harsh stripping.
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Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is a gentle cleansing and foaming ingredient used in clean skin care and personal care products. It belongs to a class of ingredients known as amino acid–based surfactants, which are valued for their mildness and skin compatibility. It helps water mix with oils, dirt, and impurities so they can be easily rinsed away from the skin without harsh stripping.
Where does it come from?
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is derived from naturally sourced raw materials. It is typically produced from coconut fatty acids combined with glutamic acid, an amino acid that can be obtained through the fermentation of plant-based sugars. The result is a biodegradable and gentle cleansing ingredient suitable for clean skin care formulations.
Gentle: Helps gently cleanse the skin without over-drying and is considered milder than traditional sulfate-based cleansers.
Foaming: Creates a soft, creamy foam and pleasant skin feel.
Purifying: Helps remove excess oil, impurities, and buildup.
Protecting: Supports the skin’s natural moisture balance and is suitable for sensitive or delicate skin types.
Biodegradable: Commonly used in clean beauty formulations.
How is it used in our products?
Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate is used in Hydroxytyrosol Grooming Shampoo from "is that Matty?". Included for its natural and mild cleansing and foaming properties. It creates a soft lather that removes impurities while maintaining skin comfort and hydration. It is selected for our clean formulations for it's natural and mild cleaning properties.
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