Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 6 products on Poliage. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate: used to wash skin or hair and make hair smoother and easier to comb.
What it does
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 79385, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate
Clinique
All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Mild
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique For Men Face Wash
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Fresh Foaming Cleanser
Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Savon visage liquide doux
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Ultra Gentle Daily Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
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