Ammonium Cocoyl Isethionate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Sulfate, Gentle Coconut Cleanser
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Clean
Fatty acids, coco, 2-sulfoethyl esters, ammonium salts
CAS #
223705-57-5
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Reduces Inflammation
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Synthesized in the mid-20th century as a gentle sulfated surfactant from coconut oil. Created to replace harsher sulfates while retaining the cleansing benefits of coconut-derived ingredients used traditionally in tropical regions.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR