Canolamidopropyl Betaine
AKA “Canola amidopropyl betaine
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Canolamidopropyl betaine
AKA: Canola amidopropyl betaine
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle plant-derived cleanser derived from canola oil that creates rich lather while conditioning hair and skin. Helps reduce frizz and static while maintaining soft, manageable texture.
CAS #
223704-88-9
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.
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
A synthetic surfactant developed in the late 20th century derived from canola oil fatty acids and dimethylaminopropionate. Created to provide a gentler cleansing alternative to traditional sulfate-based surfactants.
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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