Cocamidopropyl Betaine

It’s a cleansing ingredient found in dozens of products. It’s been used in personal care products for decades, especially in items meant to clean skin or hair. Number one reason for its popularity has to do with bubbles. Everyone loves bubbles. And cocamidopropyl betaine is great at stabilizing them.

Benefits:

Product makers use it as an additive to increase the effectiveness of other ingredients. It serves several functions, including:‌

Lather. Cocamidopropyl betaine produces a thick lather when combined with water. The lathering action helps loosen the dirt and impurities that you are washing away, so they are easier to rinse off after cleaning.

Hydration. Many detergents are drying to hair or skin. Cocamidopropyl betaine contains coconut oil, which is hydrating. It’s less drying than other surfactants. Cocamidopropyl betaine reduces the drying effects of harsher detergents in skin and hair care products.‌

Thickening. Cocamidopropyl betaine makes products feel creamier. It’s a thickening agent that adds viscosity to products. This makes them feel richer and makes them less likely to drip while you use them.

Suggested Use

Recommended for use in multiple personal care products ranging from:

• Contact lens solutions
• Gynecological or anal wipes
• Hair conditioners
• Makeup remover
• Liquid body wash
• Liquid soap
• Shampoos
• Shaving cream
• Toothpaste

Warning

If you have an allergy to either coco betaine or cocamidopropyl betaine, the best treatment is to stop using them. This raw material should be handled with care as the full strength preservative causes severe eye irritation and may cause tissue damage.