Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine
AKA “Coco Sunflower Amidopropyl Betaine, Coconut Sunflower Betaine, Amphoteric Surfactant”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Coco/sunfloweramidopropyl betaine
AKA: Coco Sunflower Amidopropyl Betaine, Coconut Sunflower Betaine, Amphoteric Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, 3-Amino-N-(Carboxymethyl)-N,N-Dimethyl-, N-(C8-18 and C18-Unsatd. Acyl) Derivs., Hydroxides, Inner Salts
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy family)
CAS #
61789-40-0
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Traditional Use
A synthetic amphoteric surfactant combining coconut and sunflower oil derivatives, developed in the 20th century as a mild cleansing and conditioning agent.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Coco/Sunfloweramidopropyl Betaine
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Reaction to cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, an amphoteric surfactant and conditioner.
Guin JD
Contact dermatitis, 2000
Structure and performance of cationic assembly dispersed in amphoteric surfactants solution as a shampoo for hair damaged by coloring.
Nagahara Y, Nishida Y, Isoda M, Yamagata Y, Nishikawa N et al.
Journal of oleo science, 2007
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR