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 21, 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
California Naturals
Light & Gentle Anti-Irritation Sensitive Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
LOVE BEAUTY AND PLANET Shampooing Solide Vague Volumisante Eau de Coco & Fleur de Mimosa 90g
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Shea Moisture
Manuka Honey & Yogurt
Lists coconut derivatives
TIRTIR
Matcha Powder Exfoliating Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Maui moisture shampoo Maui moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Mello Marula Cream Cleanser with 1.0% Colloidal Oatmeal
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
R+Co
METAL DETECTOR Detox Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Mini Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE COILS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Miracle Moisture Boost Rose Water
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing 2-in-1 Shampoo & Conditioner
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Fragrance-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Native
Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Moisturizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
I Dew Care
Namaste Kitten Clarifying Cannabis Sativa Hemp Seed Oil Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Neutrogena Hydro Boost Aqua Reinigingsgel
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
PanOxyl
NEW PanOxyl Acne Cleansing Bar
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO FULL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO LITER
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Olaplex
Nº.4CURL BOND SHAPER HYDRATING CURL SHAMPOO TRAVEL SIZE
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, 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
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