cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine

AKA “Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Clean

1-Propanaminium, N-(3-aminopropyl)-2-hydroxy-N,N-dimethyl-3-sulfo-, N-coco acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts

CAS #

68139-30-0

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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 synthetic amphoteric surfactant developed in the mid-20th century as a gentle cleansing agent derived from coconut oil. Created to provide mild lathering properties for personal care products while reducing skin irritation compared to harsher surfactants.