sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein
AKA “Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed plant protein, cocamidopropyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein
AKA: Sodium cocoyl hydrolyzed plant protein, Cocamidopropyl hydrolyzed amaranth protein
Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Surfactant - Cleansing | Hair Conditioning · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A plant-derived conditioner from amaranth that helps soften and smooth skin, leaving it feeling hydrated and supple.
CAS #
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Form
Powder
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Derived from amaranth protein and coconut fatty acids, combined through synthetic chemistry. Produced by hydrolyzing amaranth protein and conjugating it with cocoyl chloride or similar surfactant precursors.
Function
Skin Conditioning | Surfactant - Cleansing | Hair Conditioning
Benefits
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern ingredient combining coconut-derived surfactancy with hydrolyzed amaranth protein, developed in recent decades to create gentler, plant-based cleansing products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score1
CIR Safety Findings
ewg-1, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR