Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Gentle cleanser CG-friendly
A mild anionic cleanser from coconut fatty acids, often used in shampoo bars and creamy sulfate-free shampoos. Not a sulfate despite the similar job.
How our checker rates it
| Mode | Rating | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Curly Girl | Good | Gentle cleanser — CG-friendly. |
| Relaxed hair | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
| Low porosity | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
| Protein-sensitive | OK | No concerns for this mode. |
Ratings assume it is listed near the top of the label. After the first preservative or fragrance (likely 1% or less) most cautions soften.
What gentle cleanser ingredients do
Milder surfactants (often from coconut or sugar) that clean with less stripping. Common in sulfate-free shampoos and co-washes.
Also listed as
- sci
Similar ingredients
Sources
Last data update:
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR). Ingredient safety assessments. Safety assessments for cosmetic ingredients cited on ingredient pages.
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