What skin types is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate good for?

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate is suitable for all skin types.

Is Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate safe to use every day?

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 5–50% in cleansers.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate

Also known as: SCI

SurfactantCleansing

“One of the mildest foaming cleansers available.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Won't clog pores

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

5–50%

What it does

Sodium cocoyl isethionate is derived from coconut oil and is notably gentle — it is the surfactant behind most syndet bars and many cleansers marketed for sensitive skin. It produces a rich, creamy lather without the tightness sulfates leave behind, and rinses clean.

Benefits

Rich lather at very low harshness
Rinses without leaving skin tight
Well tolerated by dry and sensitive skin

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

All skinDry skinSensitive skinNormal skin

How to use

Found in cleansers and cleansing bars. Massage onto damp skin and rinse.

Typical concentration: 5–50% in cleansers