Cupuassuamidopropyl Betaine

AKA “Cupuassu amidopropyl betaine”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Cupuassuamidopropyl betaine

AKA: Cupuassu amidopropyl betaine

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Synthetic

Clean

Gentle cleanser derived from cupuassu fruit that softens hair and skin while creating a light, airy lather. Helps balance product texture.

CAS #

657350-94-2

Form

Liquid

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Functions

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 cupuassu (Theobroma grandiflorum) butter produced in the Amazon. Developed as a mild cleansing agent to replace harsher synthetic detergents while maintaining the conditioning properties associated with traditional Amazonian plant use.