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
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
Tula
Nourishing Cleanser - Prebiotic Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
ATTITUDE
Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
osea undaria algae wash
Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Peach & Lily
Peach Slices Redness Relief Soothing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Laneige
Perfect Renew Nourishing Oil-to-Foam Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Pink Champagne Daily Moisturizing Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Rovectin
Pore Care Tightening Cleansing Foam
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Biore
Pore Unclogging Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, silicones, chemical UV filters, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Super Teeth
Probiotic mineral toothpaste
Lists coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Protect & Nourish Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
bareMinerals
Pureness Gel Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Purple Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Radically Rejuvenating Cleansing Cream
Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
HONEST
Refresh Bubble Bath Citrus Vanilla
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Honest
Refresh Shampoo + Body Wash Citrus Vanilla
Shampoo · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Alpha Skin Care
Refreshing Face Wash
Lists sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Murad
Renewing Face Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Restore Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Acure
Resurfacing Cleanser with 1% Glycolic Acid & Unicorn Root
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Murad
Resurgence Renewing Cleansing Cream
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Kitsch
Rice Water Shampoo For Hair Growth
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Rose Kombucha Flower Powered Face Wash
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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