Disodium Cocoglucoside Citrate
What is Disodium Cocoglucoside Citrate?
Disodium Cocoglucoside Citrate is a mild, plant-derived surfactant and chelating agent synthesized from coconut-derived glucoside and citric acid. It functions as a gentle cleanser and stabilizer in skincare formulations by reducing water hardness effects and enhancing foam quality without stripping the skin's natural moisture barrier. Commonly used in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers for its biodegradable and eco-friendly profile.
Roles in Formulation
This ingredient serves the following purposes in cosmetic formulations:
Foam booster
Enhances foam volume and creaminess and can stabilize lather, improving sensory feel and perceived cleansing in shampoos and wash-off products.
Emulsifying agent
Enables stable mixing of oil and water phases by forming an interfacial film, helping create lotions, creams, and cleansers with consistent texture.
Cleansing agent
Removes dirt, oil, and impurities by lowering surface tension and forming micelles, enabling soils to be lifted and rinsed away from skin, hair, or teeth.
Skin conditioning agent
Maintains skin softness, smoothness, and flexibility.
Viscosity controlling agent
Adjusts thickness to the desired level for stability and usability, improving dispensing, suspension, and texture across many formulation types.
Surfactant
Lowers surface tension to enable cleansing, emulsifying, and foaming; central to shampoos, body washes, and many emulsions and micellar systems.
Foaming
Generates foam during use to help distribute the product and lift soils; typically delivered by surfactants that create stable bubbles under agitation.