Avocadamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “Avocado Oil Betaine, Avocado Derived Surfactant
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Avocadamidopropyl betaine
AKA: Avocado Oil Betaine, Avocado Derived Surfactant
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Derived from avocado oil, this gentle cleanser removes impurities while conditioning hair and skin. It creates a luxurious lather and helps reduce frizz and static.
CAS #
246865-42-9
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.
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
A modern synthetic surfactant derived from avocado oil, developed for use as a mild cleansing agent and emulsifier in contemporary personal care formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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