Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

A premium amino acid-based surfactant that delivers rich, creamy foam and effective cleansing while maintaining a gentle, skin-comfortable after-feel.

INCI: Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate

Ingredient Type: Anionic amino acid surfactant.

Appearance: White powder

Solubility: Water-compatible; dissolution and clarity depend on concentration, and formulation pH.

Function: Mild cleansing agent, foaming surfactant, and foam enhancer.

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate is a high-performance amino acid surfactant valued for its excellent cleansing ability, dense creamy foam, and skin-friendly sensory profile. Derived from coconut fatty acids and the amino acid glycine, it provides an elegant alternative to traditional sulfate-based surfactants.

Its distinctive foaming characteristics produce a rich, fine-textured lather that cleanses effectively while helping minimize the tight, stripped feeling often associated with harsher cleansing systems.

Ideal for premium facial cleansers, sulfate-free shampoos, body washes, and modern personal care formulations, Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate offers an excellent balance of cleansing performance, foam quality, and skin comfort.

• Produces rich, dense, and creamy foam with a luxurious skin feel.
• Provides effective cleansing while helping reduce the feeling of dryness and tightness after washing.
• Offers a mild alternative to conventional sulfate-based surfactants.
• Ideal for premium facial cleansers and gentle personal care formulations.
• Supports sulfate-free and amino acid-based cleansing systems.
• Helps create a smooth, comfortable after-feel on skin and hair.
• Can be combined with amphoteric and nonionic surfactants to optimize foam quality and mildness.
• Suitable for modern skincare, body care, and haircare products.

• 2–5% for gentle facial cleansers and low-foam cleansing formulations.
• 5–10% for foaming facial washes, body cleansers, and mild cleansing gels.
• 10–15% for concentrated cleansing systems and shampoo formulations.

Suggested levels refer to liquid commercial grades and must be adjusted according to active surfactant concentration. Powder grades require different dosage calculations.

• Premium facial cleansers
• Amino acid facial washes
• Gentle foaming cleansers
• Sulfate-free shampoos
• Body washes and shower gels
• Facial cleansing mousses
• Cream cleansers
• Sensitive-skin cleansing products
• Premium personal care formulations
• Modern K-beauty inspired cleansers

• Incorporate into the aqueous surfactant phase with gentle mixing.
• Avoid excessive agitation to minimize unwanted foaming during manufacturing.
• Compatible with many amphoteric and nonionic surfactants, including Cocamidopropyl Betaine and Decyl Glucoside.
• Can be combined with other amino acid surfactants to create balanced cleansing systems.
• Solubility, clarity, and foam performance depend on formulation pH and surfactant concentration.
• Evaluate pH carefully, as Glycinate-based surfactants may show reduced solubility or precipitation at lower pH.
• Viscosity may require adjustment using compatible thickeners or surfactant blends.
• Perform stability and compatibility testing in the finished formulation.

Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate is particularly well suited for formulators seeking premium foam quality, effective cleansing, and a comfortable skin feel in modern sulfate-free products.

• Certificate of Analysis (COA)
• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)