Almondamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “Almond amidopropyl betaine, Mild surfactant”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Almondamidopropyl betaine
AKA: Almond amidopropyl betaine, Mild surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Almondamidopropyl dimethyl glycine
CAS #
165586-98-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from almond oil. Created in the late 20th century to provide gentle cleansing properties while conditioning the skin, leveraging the traditional reputation of almond oil.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR