Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids

Ingredient type: OTHER

✨ Role: Sodium Cocoyl Wheat Amino Acids is used as a gentle cleansing agent that helps remove impurities and excess sebum from the skin. It is designed to be less irritating compared to more aggressive surfactants, making it ideal for sensitive skin.

Ingredient type: Surfactant

Safety: Yes, this ingredient is generally considered safe for cosmetic use.

✨ Vegan: It depends on the source of the amino acids, but it can be vegan if derived from wheat without the use of animal products during the manufacturing process.

✨ Worth knowing: Although derived from wheat, this ingredient undergoes a treatment that reduces the presence of allergenic proteins, so it's often tolerated by people with wheat allergies. However, it's always advisable to test beforehand if you have sensitive allergies.

Found in: This ingredient is most often found in facial cleansers, shampoos, shower gels and sometimes in baby products due to its mildness.

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