Everything About Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

In recent years, there has been a growing demand for milder, gentler, and more environmentally-friendly ingredients in personal care products. Sodium cocoyl isethionate (SCI) is one such ingredient that has gained popularity in the skincare and hair care industry for its excellent cleansing properties, mildness, and biodegradability.

Facts about sodium cocoyl isethionate

What is sodium cocoyl isethionate?

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is a surfactant, which stands for surface-active agent. Surfactants are compounds that lower the surface tension between two liquids or between a liquid and a solid, allowing them to mix more easily. In personal care products, surfactants play a crucial role in cleansing by emulsifying oils and dirt, allowing them to be rinsed away.

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is derived from coconut oil and is known for its mildness and gentle cleansing properties. It is a white, powder-like substance that is water-soluble and can be used in a variety of personal care products, including shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and hand soaps.

Benefits of sodium cocoyl isethionate for skin and hair care

Mildness and suitable for all skin types

One of the primary benefits of this surfactant is its mildness, making it suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and delicate skin. Unlike harsh sulfates such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS) or sodium laureth sulfate (SLES), sodium cocoyl isethionate is much gentler on the skin and does not strip the skin's natural oils, which can cause dryness and irritation. It cleanses the skin without disrupting the skin barrier, leaving the skin feeling clean, soft, and moisturized.

Excellent foaming properties

Furthermore, sodium cocoyl isethionate has excellent foaming properties, which make it an effective cleanser even in hard water. It creates a rich, luxurious lather that helps to remove dirt, oils, and impurities from the skin and hair, providing a refreshing and invigorating cleansing experience.

Readily biodegradable

Biodegradability is also a big advantage. SCI is derived from a renewable source, coconut oil, and is therefore readily biodegradable, meaning it breaks down easily in the environment without causing harm to aquatic life or polluting water sources. This makes sodium cocoyl isethionate a more environmentally-friendly alternative to some of the commonly used surfactants in personal care products.

Skin moisturizing

In addition to its cleansing properties, sodium cocoyl isethionate also acts as a moisturizing agent. It helps to retain moisture in the skin and hair, preventing them from becoming dry and brittle. It can also improve the combability and manageability of the hair, making it easier to detangle and style.

Choosing the best ingredient for you

MOIN is committed to use only the best and gentles ingredient to ensure a pleasant and effective cleansing experience for you. That's why we use sodium cocoyl isethionate in our Calming Cleansing Stick. Our Calming Cleansing Stick is a convenient and easy-to-use product that helps to remove dirt and impurities from the skin while leaving it feeling clean, soft, and moisturized.