Avocadamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “Avocado Oil Betaine, Avocado Derived Surfactant”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Avocadamidopropyl betaine
AKA: Avocado Oil Betaine, Avocado Derived Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl, N-avocado-oil acyl derivatives, inner salts
CAS #
246865-42-9
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern synthetic surfactant derived from avocado oil, developed for use as a mild cleansing agent and emulsifier in contemporary personal care formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR