Potassium Cocoyl Proline
A cosmetic ingredient used as anticaking, cleansing, surfactant - cleansing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Potassium Cocoyl Proline is the substituted amino acid that conforms to the formula:where RCO- represents the fatty acids derived from coconut oil.
What does it do?
Potassium Cocoyl Proline is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Anticaking
prevents powders from clumping or caking, keeping them free-flowing
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Cleansing
helps remove dirt, oil, makeup, and other contaminants from skin or hair
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Surfactant - cleansing
surfactant whose primary cosmetic role is cleansing — the active workhorse in soaps, shampoos, and body washes
EU regulatory status
Potassium Cocoyl Proline is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Potassium Cocoyl Proline?
Potassium Cocoyl Proline is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Potassium Cocoyl Proline is the substituted amino acid that conforms to the formula:where RCO- represents the fatty acids derived from coconut oil.
Is Potassium Cocoyl Proline allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Potassium Cocoyl Proline is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Potassium Cocoyl Proline do in cosmetic products?
Potassium Cocoyl Proline is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: anticaking, cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 18/04/2018