Sesamidopropyl Betaine

AKA “Sesame Seed Betaine”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Sesamidopropyl betaine

AKA: Sesame Seed Betaine

Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Synthetic

Clean

1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, N-sesame-oil acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts Science: Functions: Antistatic, Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant - Cleansing, Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling 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

Viscosity Controlling

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Synthetic gentle surfactant derived from sesame oil, developed for use in mild cleansing formulations as a contemporary alternative to traditional soap-based cleansers.