Sodium Cottonseedamphoacetate
AKA “Cottonseed Amphoacetate, Cotton Seed Amphoteric Surfactant”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium cottonseedamphoacetate
AKA: Cottonseed Amphoacetate, Cotton Seed Amphoteric Surfactant
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Clean
Amides, cottonseed-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
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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.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
Developed in the latter 20th century from cottonseed oil derivatives. Created as a mild, amphoteric surfactant for personal care products requiring gentle yet effective cleansing.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR