Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate: effective % & pH 소듐코코일글루타메이트
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⚡ Quick answer: Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate: effective concentration typically 5–20% of a cleanser's surfactant system, optimal pH 5.0–6.5, evidence Moderate. Spotting this near the top of a cleanser list is a good sign. Modest foam is a feature, not a defect.
How much Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.
| Effective % | typically 5–20% of a cleanser's surfactant system |
|---|---|
| Optimal pH | 5.0–6.5 |
| Evidence | Moderate |
| Onset | immediate (feel) |
What the % on the label really means
Spotting this near the top of a cleanser list is a good sign. Modest foam is a feature, not a defect.
⚠️ Ceiling: Amino acid surfactants foam less than sulfates by nature; pushing the level to chase lather undoes the gentleness that is the point.
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✍️ Written & reviewed by the KoreaPlus Editorial team — dermatologist-informed, cosmetic-science researched & source-cited. Last reviewed: 2026-08-23.
General educational information using cosmetic structure-function wording — not medical advice. Always patch-test new actives. © KoreaPlus.