Sodium Cocoyl Collagen Amino Acids
AKA “Coconut Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen Amino Acid Surfactant
Acid
Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoyl collagen amino acids
AKA: Coconut Collagen Amino Acids, Collagen Amino Acid Surfactant
Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
Amino acids, collagen, coco-acyl derivatives, sodium salts
CAS #
68187-30-4
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Functions
Antistatic
Hair 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.
Boosts collagen production
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century from coconut oil and collagen-derived amino acids. Created as a mild cleanser that combines coconut-based surfactants with collagen peptides marketed for anti-aging skincare.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR