Tallow Betaine
AKA “Tallowamidopropyl Betaine”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tallow betaine
AKA: Tallowamidopropyl Betaine
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Methanaminium, N-methyl-N-carboxymethyl-N-tallow-alkyl-, hydroxides, inner salts
CAS #
61789-40-0
Form
Liquid
See origin →
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
This is a synthetic derivative of tallow developed in the 20th century as a gentler, more soluble alternative to tallow for use as a conditioning and anti-static agent in cosmetics and personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR