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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate in skincare
Sodium cocoyl isethionate, often shortened to SCI, is a popular solid surfactant for shampoo bars and syndet cleansing bars. It helps create creamy foam and mild-feeling cleansing in concentrated, lower-waste bar formats.
Why it is used
- Supports concentrated shampoo bar formats.
- Creates creamy foam without a liquid bottle format.
- Helps zero-waste hair care feel modern and retail-ready.
Good to know
Common in shampoo bars, facial bars, and gentle body bars.
Often blended with co-surfactants and fatty alcohols for better bar feel.
Final hair feel depends on pH, conditioning system, and water hardness.
Claim guardrail
Position sodium cocoyl isethionate as a mild solid cleanser. Avoid sulfate-free superiority claims unless the final formula and label support them.
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