Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate is a surfactant and hair conditioning ingredient. It’s in 22 products on Poliage, most often cleanser, shampoo and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 23, 2026
In plain English
Sodium cocoyl alaninate: used to help oil and water mix and make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 83446, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
Glow Recipe
Avocado Ceramide Moisture Barrier Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Laneige
Balance Mode Rice Foaming Deep Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Torriden
BALANCEFUL Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
SHEGLAM
Bubble Buff Lip Scrub
Lip · Lists fragrance, silicones, coconut derivatives
Olay
Cleansing Melts + Hyaluronic
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Olay
Cleansing Melts + Retinol
Cleanser · Lists retinoid, coconut derivatives
Rovectin
Conditioning Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Differin
Daily Oil-Free Hydrating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Mixsoon
Master Gentle Recipe Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO JUMBO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4FINE BOND MAINTENANCE VOLUMIZING SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Nourishing Oil to Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olay
Super Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
KORRES
Travel Size Greek Yoghurt Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
K18
TripleBright oxidation defense purple shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Wonderskin
WONDER BLADING Triple Action Remover
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
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