“Potassium Cocoyl Glycinate?”Here!
Appears in 1 scanned product.
In personal care
An amino acid-based surfactant made by combining coconut-derived fatty acids with glycine, an amino acid, then neutralizing with potassium hydroxide.
Why it’s used
Used as a gentle cleansing agent in facial and body washes, prized by formulators for producing a creamy lather while being less stripping to skin's natural oils than many traditional sulfate surfactants.
What the evidence says
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Context
As a rinse-off cleansing ingredient, contact time on skin is brief, which is relevant to its generally mild irritation profile.
Rumors
Potassium cocoyl glycinate is mild enough for all skin types, including sensitive skin.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Safety Assessment of Amino Acid Alkyl Amides as Used in Cosmetics (Industry review) · Funding not checked
- Effects of a Ceramide‐Containing Glycinate‐Based Cleanser on the Condition of Oily Skin and Skin Post‐IPL Treatments (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked · No conflicts declared
Who’s saying this
- equalrxnskin.com — we haven’t checked who runs this site yet
Potassium cocoyl glycinate is biodegradable and environmentally friendly.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
No quoted sentence behind this yet.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Amino acid-based surfactants: sustainable synthesis and antimicrobial mechanisms (Peer-reviewed) · Funded by CNPq (Brazil); MCIN/AEI and ERDF (Spain/EU); CSIC; FAPEAP; PPSUS (government)
Who’s saying this
- specialchem.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it
Potassium cocoyl glycinate is non-comedogenic: it does not clog pores or cause breakouts.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Effects of a Ceramide‐Containing Glycinate‐Based Cleanser on the Condition of Oily Skin and Skin Post‐IPL Treatments (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked · No conflicts declared
Who’s saying this
- specialchem.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it
Unlike sulfates, potassium cocoyl glycinate cleans without stripping the skin's natural oils, so it keeps skin's moisture balance and prevents dryness.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Effects of a Ceramide‐Containing Glycinate‐Based Cleanser on the Condition of Oily Skin and Skin Post‐IPL Treatments (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked · No conflicts declared
Who’s saying this
- equalrxnskin.com — we haven’t checked who runs this site yet
Potassium cocoyl glycinate can cause allergic reactions in people allergic to coconut.
Not gradedhealth and safety evidence
Sources cited — no verdict reached.
What was measured is not yet noted.
- Allergenicity and cross-reactivity of coconut oil derivatives: A double-blind randomized controlled pilot study (Peer-reviewed) · Funding not checked
Who’s saying this
- glooshi.com — we couldn’t open the site to see who runs it