Sodium Olivamphoacetate
AKA “Olive Oil Surfactant, Amphoteric Cleanser
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sodium olivamphoacetate
AKA: Olive Oil Surfactant, Amphoteric Cleanser
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Clean
Amides, olive-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
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.
Hair 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
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a mild surfactant derived from olive oil. Created to combine the benefits of traditional olive oil with modern mild cleansing technology.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR