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Sodium Cocoyl Lactylate
AKA “Coconut Lactylate, Lactic Acid Coconut Surfactant”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoyl lactylate
AKA: Coconut Lactylate, Lactic Acid Coconut Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Chemical Exfoliant
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Fatty acids, coco, 2-(1-carboxyethoxy)-1-methyl-2-oxoethyl esters, sodium salts
CAS #
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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.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
Traditional Use
Created in the latter half of the 20th century by combining coconut acyl derivatives with lactic acid. Designed as a gentle, skin-conditioning cleanser inspired by lactic acid's traditional use in skincare.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR