Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids

AKA: Coconut rice amino acid surfactant, Gentle cleanser
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Emollient
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Acid
Not Clean
Potassium Cocoyl Rice Amino Acids is the potassium salt of the product obtained by the reaction of coconut acid chloride with Rice Amino Acids
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
Contemporary cosmetic ingredient blending coconut fatty acids with amino acids derived from rice protein. Created in the late 20th century as a natural-derived conditioning and cleansing agent.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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