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
Revae Naturals
Rosemary shampoo bar
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Thayers
Salicylic Acid Cleanser & Acne Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Scalp + Purify Eucalyptus Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Mini Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Native
Sensitive Series: Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Honest
Sensitive Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
ACURE
Seriously Soothing Cleansing Cream
Lists coconut derivatives
Acure
Seriously Soothing Skin Cleansing Cream
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
shampoing solide utra doux trésor de miel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Honest
Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Shampoo Baby
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Briogeo
Shampooing revigorant et ultra nourrissant au matcha et à la pomme
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
l-oreal
Shampooing solide Ultra Doux, hydratant, Délicatesse d’avoine
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Fekkai
Shea Butter Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
shea moisture daily hydrating shampoo w/coconut milk and acacia senegal
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Sheer Silk Ceramide Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Shine + Smooth Jojoba Oil Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson’s
Shiny Drops Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dae
Signature Shampoo - Full-Size
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, silicones, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Smooth + Shine Hemp Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
R+Co
SOFT BOUNCE NATURAL TEXTURE & CURL SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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