Sodium Cocoyl Oat Amino Acids
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Oat Amino Acids, Oat Protein Surfactant
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Acid
Not Clean
Aminoacids, oat, N-coco acyl derivs., sodium salts
CAS #
68187-30-4
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Developed to incorporate oat, traditionally used by Native Americans and in European folk medicine for skin soothing, into a modern surfactant system. The formulation combines coconut-derived cleansing with oat's historical anti-inflammatory properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Sensitivity
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