Sodium cocoyl glutamate

Palm oil-free, derived from coconut oil and a natural amino acid, sodium cocoyl glutamate is an ultra-gentle surfactant that is ideal for easily preparing sulfate-free shampoos and shower gels, facial cleansing gels, or micellar lotions for the whole family, including the most delicate skin. It produces a dense, creamy lather and cleanses gently without being harsh.

A surfactant is a compound that has 2 parts with different polarities:

• A hydrophilic, “water-loving” head, meaning it has a strong affinity for water
• A lipophilic, “fat-loving” tail, which will bind to fatty substances, and which is also hydrophobic (it does not like water).

This ambivalent character (we say "amphiphilic") gives surfactants the property of being placed at the interfaces between water and fatty substances.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate is made from coconut oil fatty acids and the amino acid glutamate (found in the structural protein (collagen) of human skin). It is a relatively mild anionic surfactant used in organic formulas.

It is recognized as a natural ingredient by the Natural Products Association, and is certified by Ecocert, the first certification body to develop standards for natural and organic products.

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate can be used as a co-surfactant in body washes and hair care products. It helps stimulate hair growth while removing toxins that weaken hair structure. It strengthens hair by promoting protein reintegration. With its anti-static and hair-conditioning properties, it leaves hair feeling light and soft. It also doesn't sting the eyes, making it ideal for children's cosmetics. SCG also softens hard water, making it essential when combined with surfactants that don't work well on their own in hard water.

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