Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids

Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids

AKA “Coconut Barley Amino Acids, Barley Protein Surfactant”

Acid

Ingredient Facts

Sodium cocoyl barley amino acids

AKA: Coconut Barley Amino Acids, Barley Protein Surfactant

Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Amino Acid

Plant Oil

Acid

Not Clean

Sodium Cocoyl Barley Amino Acids is the sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and the amino acids derived from barley protein.

CAS #

68187-30-4

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Functions

Emulsion Stabilising

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

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.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A modern surfactant developed in the late 20th century from coconut oil and amino acids derived from barley protein. Created as a plant-based, mild cleanser with perceived benefits from barley.