Stearyl Betaine

Stearyl Betaine

AKA “stearylbetaine, N-Stearylbetaine, Lonzaine 18S, Stearyldimethylbetaine, Stearyl dimethyl glycine, (Carboxymethyl)octadecyldimethylammonium hydroxide inner salt, 0J4V7PZ3Q6, NSC 9859, NSC-9859”

Surfactant

Ingredient Facts

Stearyl betaine

AKA: Stearylbetaine, N-Stearylbetaine, Lonzaine 18S, Stearyldimethylbetaine, Stearyl dimethyl glycine, (Carboxymethyl)octadecyldimethylammonium hydroxide inner salt, 0J4V7PZ3Q6, NSC 9859, NSC-9859

Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Plant-Derived

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Plant Oil

Not Clean

(Carboxylatomethyl)dimethyl(octadecyl)ammonium

Formula

C22H45NO2

Mol. Weight

355.60

CAS #

820-66-6

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.

Foaming

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

Developed as an amino acid-derived compound in late 20th century cosmetic science. Created to provide mild cleansing and conditioning properties with reduced irritation.