Sodium Cocoyl/Palmoyl/Sunfloweroyl Glutamate
AKA “Amino Acid Surfactant, Multi-Oil Glutamate”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Sodium cocoyl/palmoyl/sunfloweroyl glutamate
AKA: Amino Acid Surfactant, Multi-Oil Glutamate
Synthetic · Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Sodium Cocoyl/Palmoyl/Sunfloweroyl Glutamate is the sodium salt of the product formed by the reaction of Glutamic Acid with a mixture of Coconut Acid, Palm Acid and Sunflower Seed Acid Science: Origin: Botanic/Natural | Functions: Cleansing, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Emulsifying Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
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Plant-Derived
Botanical. Derived from coconut, palm, and sunflower seed oils combined with glutamic acid, an amino acid. Produced through the chemical reaction (condensation) of fatty acids with glutamic acid, then neutralized with sodium.
Plant Source
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
Plant Part
Seed
Function
Cleansing | Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Emulsifying
Benefits
Cleansing
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
Developed as a multi-oil surfactant blend incorporating coconut, palm, and sunflower oils conjugated with glutamate. Created to optimize cleansing and conditioning while offering versatile formulation options.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR