🎯 At a Glance
🔬 How It Actually Works
The potassium salt of coconut fatty acids, created via traditional saponification. It acts as a highly effective, natural surfactant that produces a rich, bubbly lather.
💖 Why your skin loves it
Cleanses deeply and naturally, removing heavy dirt and oil.
💡 Pro Tip
Has a naturally high (alkaline) pH, so it is often buffered or used in targeted body washes rather than low-pH face cleansers.
⚖️ Myth vs. Fact
The Myth
It is the exact same as SLS.
The Science
It is a natural soap, completely different chemically from synthetic sulfates, though it can still be drying due to its pH.