- INCI Name:Sodium Cocoyl Alaninate
- Functions:Surfactant (Anionic), Foaming Agent, Surfactant, Conditioner, Cleansing Agent
- Labeling Claims:Ulta Beauty's Conscious Beauty, Credo Clean Standard, Clean at Sephora, Biodegradable
- Benefit Claims:Mild, Foam Enhancement, Creamy Texture, Cleansing, Refreshing, Non-Tacky, Conditioning, Cooling Effect, Rich Feel
- Synonyms:L -Alanine, N -Coco Acyl Derivs., Sodium Salts
AMILITE® ACS-12 is a 30 % active anionic derivative of the amino acid, L-Alanine, and natural fatty acids. It is gentle, hypoallergenic, and promotes the conditioning of hair fibers in the presence of cationic polymers and sensory hydration after drying hair. It produces creamy, bulky foam in neutral to slightly acidic condition, even in the presence of oils and silicones.