Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate

Sodium cocoyl alaninate is the alanine-based member of the amino-acid surfactant family — coconut fatty acids bound to the skin amino acid alanine. It generates a rich, elastic foam with very low irritation potential, making it a staple of gentle facial cleansers and baby care. At 5–20% it removes sebum and impurities while maintaining barrier lipids and the acid mantle. It blends well with glutamates and glycinates for foam tuning. Another marker of cleanser quality: amino-acid surfactants high on the ingredient list mean the manufacturer invested where it matters most — in the chemistry that touches everything.