Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate

Ingredient Name: Coconut-derived Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate 

What is it? Disodium cocamphodiacetate is derived from the fatty acids of coconuts and used as a natural cleanser and conditioner. It’s used often in hair products because it is such an effective yet mild cleanser that does not strip the hair of its natural oils. *

Nourishing properties:*

• Cleanses hair
• Hypoallergenic

*= This information has not been approved by the FDA.

 

 

References

Corazza, M, et al. “Irritant and Sensitizing Potential of Eight Surfactants Commonly Used in Skin Cleansers: an Evaluation of 105 Patients.” Current Neurology and Neuroscience Reports., U.S. National Library of Medicine, www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20920412.

“Sodium Cocoamphoacetate.” National Center for Biotechnology Information. PubChem Compound Database, U.S. National Library of Medicine, pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/155132.