Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 236 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, cleanser and body wash. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A surfactant made from coconut fatty acids. Washes and gives a creamy foam, common in solid cleansing bars.
What it does
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79383, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Rovectin
Conditioning Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Yves Rocher
Creme main sensuelle vanille
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kiehl’s Since 1851
Cucumber Herbal Conditioning Cleanser
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Curl + Define Apricot Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Curl Care 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Curl Care Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Curl Definition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Curlsmith
Curl Reset Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Daily Clean Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Daily Microfoliant
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
DALLAS Biotin Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cetaphil
Deep Cleansing Bar 3PK
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Deluxe Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS Technique - shampooing ultra apaisant cheveux secs ou colorés
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Vichy
DERCOS ULTRA APAISANT
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Dove Cream Beauty Bar
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
dr groot shampoo
Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Kate Somerville
EradiKate Daily Foaming Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
FORIA
Everyday Body Wash with Organic Botanicals
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Extra Gentle Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Face Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
DHC
Face Wash Powder
Lists drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
Naturium
Fermented Rice Enzyme Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Fresh Pressed 7-Day System with Pure Vitamin C
Lists exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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