Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate

Like its birth mother, it is used in a number of baby care, facial hair and scalp healing products. What it does it form an easy lather which does not extract all the oil from the skin. The result is that it leaves your skin feeling soft, fresh and healthy. That’s why most baby care products use this chemical to make sure the safety requirements are met. It is also recommended for people with sensitive skin who can’t use creams containing strong mineral compositions. Its optimum use comes out in shower gels and other body washes where it’s combined with other base chemicals to give a rich lather.

Reduction in irritation is another advantage. What makes this chemical a favorite amongst pharmaceutical companies is its compatibility with non ionic and anionic systems. This coconut based surfactant may be used with decyl glucoside to make a luxury product which is rich in foam for those who just want a surface cleansing product. This just takes out the dirt from the top layer of the skin by taking out dead skin cells. Many household products also use this surfactant because it’s stable over a huge pH range. It’s generally found in glass cleaners, stain removers and other cleaning agents such as dishwashing soap.

Cocoamphocarboxyglycinate is non toxic and biodegradable. Its most distinguishing quality is its yellowish color. In high product shampoos and face washes, it is combined with anionic surfactants to give a lush conditioning and moisturizing effect. This even holds true for hand wash gels and some types of soap that are used for specific purposes only – such as to maintain the pH of the skin. Especially beneficial to those whose body’s toxicology fluctuates and causes an adverse reaction to extreme alkaline or acidic products.

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