Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids

AKA: Apple Amino Acid Derivative
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Acid
Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and amino acids isolated from apple juice concentrate. Produced through condensation synthesis between coconut acid chloride and apple-derived amino acids, then neutralized with sodium.
Sodium salt of the condensation product of coconut acid chloride and the amino acids isolated from apple juice
CAS #
68187-30-4
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR