Zinc Coceth Sulfate
AKA “Zinc Coconut Sulfate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Zinc coceth sulfate
AKA: Zinc Coconut Sulfate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Zinc di(coco-alkylpoly(oxyethylene)sulfate) (1-4 mol EO average)
Form
Powder
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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
A modern synthetic surfactant combining zinc with coconut oil derivatives, developed for cleansing products to provide mild cleansing action with antimicrobial properties from the zinc component.
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
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR