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Cleanser / Surfactant

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Often labeled as: Amphoteric Cleanser

The tear-free, coconut-derived face wash base.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An incredibly gentle, coconut-derived surfactant. It is famous for its "tear-free" properties, making it a primary ingredient in baby washes and gentle facial cleansers.

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Cleanses the skin smoothly without causing redness or eye stinging.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

Leaves the skin feeling conditioned rather than tight.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It leaves a greasy residue because it is from coconut.

The Science

It is a fully water-soluble surfactant that rinses away cleanly.