Cocamidopropyl Betaine
What Cocamidopropyl Betaine is & what it does
A gentle, coconut-derived secondary surfactant that boosts foam and softens the harshness of stronger cleansers. It improves mildness and lather.
What does Cocamidopropyl Betaine do in skincare?
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a mild surfactant derived from coconut oil and is used mainly in cleansers, face washes, and shampoos. It helps create foam, lift away dirt and oil, and can soften the effect of harsher cleansing agents, making the overall formula gentler.
Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe?
Cocamidopropyl Betaine is widely used in rinse-off cleansing products and is generally considered safe at the levels used in cosmetics. Some people with sensitive skin can react to it or to impurities sometimes present from its manufacture, so patch testing is reasonable if you are prone to irritation.
Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine natural or synthetic?
It is best described as semi-synthetic. It starts from coconut-derived fatty acids that are then chemically processed, so it has a natural origin but is not used in its raw natural state.
Sunscreens with Cocamidopropyl Betaine
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Kiss My Face , Purely Mineral, Broad Spectrum Sunscreen Mineral Spray Lotion, Spf 30
80/100
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ZitSticka Megashade Breakout-proof Face Serum - SPF 50
71/100
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ZitSticka MEGASHADE™ Sunscreen Serum SPF 50
68/100
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PRETTYSKIN No-sebum Tone Up Sun Cream SPF 50+ Pa++++
64/100
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Eisenberg Pure White Day Cream SPF 30
49/100