cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
AKA “Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
A gentle coconut-derived cleanser that removes dirt and oil while conditioning hair and skin. It creates a luxurious lather and helps reduce frizz and static.
CAS #
68139-30-0
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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 synthetic amphoteric surfactant developed in the mid-20th century as a gentle cleansing agent derived from coconut oil. Created to provide mild lathering properties for personal care products while reducing skin irritation compared to harsher surfactants.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR