Sodium Cocoate
AKA “Coconut Oil Soap, Saponified Coconut Oil”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoate
AKA: Coconut Oil Soap, Saponified Coconut Oil
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Clean
Fatty acids, coco, sodium salts
CAS #
61789-31-9
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
The sodium salt of coconut oil, created through saponification (soap-making). Coconut oil has been used for thousands of years in tropical regions for skincare and haircare; the purified sodium salt form was standardized in the 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR