If a shampoo contains Decyl Glucoside and Sodium Coco-Sulfate surfactant is it considered a strong shampoo or a mild one? : Holinic

If a shampoo contains Decyl Glucoside and Sodium Coco-Sulfate surfactant is it considered a strong shampoo or a mild one? Print

Modified on: Wed, 27 Mar, 2024 at 9:28 AM

Sodium Coco-Sulfate is a mild sulfate, BUT sulfates are strong detergents/surfactants. That's why the shampoo is categorized as "strong" because it pairs with a strong surfactant (a mild sulfate but still a strong surfactant) and even adds a mild surfactant on top.

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If a shampoo contains Decyl Glucoside and Sodium Coco-Sulfate surfactant is it considered a strong shampoo or a mild one? Print

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