Palm Kernelamidopropyl Betaine

AKA “Palm Kernelamidopropyl Betaine, Palm-Derived Betaine”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Palm kernelamidopropyl betaine

AKA: Palm-Derived Betaine

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 3

Plant-Derived Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Synthetic

Clean

1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, palm kernel acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts Science: Functions: Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

61789-40-0

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

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from palm kernel oil. Developed for use as a mild cleansing and conditioning agent in contemporary skincare and haircare products.