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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Public databaseCOCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut. Used for cleansing and foam boosting. Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine appears in 4 products, most often around number 3 on the ingredient list.
- INCI name:
- COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE
- Source:
- PubChem
Functions
Products with this ingredient
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine appears on 4 product ingredient lists, most often around number 3; its highest position is number 2 of 24.
| Product | Brand | Where it sits on the list |
|---|---|---|
| Foaming Facial Cleanser | CeraVe | 2 of 24 |
| Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser (Fragrance-Free) | Neutrogena | 3 of 17 |
| Oil-Free Acne Wash (Fragrance-Free) | Neutrogena | 3 of 15 |
| Acne Control Cleanser | CeraVe | 4 of 27 |
What to watch for
- 1 IrritationCosIng — European Commission cosmetic ingredient database
Cleansing surfactants remove surface oil along with dirt, which can leave skin feeling tight or dry.
Official ingredient listing · Rinse-off cleansers. Mildness depends on the whole surfactant system. · Ingredient database · SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE · COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE · SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE · Surfactant mildness is a property of the blend. · Ingredient database · SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE · COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE · SODIUM METHYL COCOYL TAURATE
Common questions
- What does Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine do in skincare?
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut. Used for cleansing and foam boosting.
- Where does Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine sit in these formulas?
- Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine appears in 4 products; highest on the list is number 2 of 24, in Foaming Facial Cleanser.
- Which products contain Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine?
- Products that contain Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: Foaming Facial Cleanser, Hydro Boost Hydrating Gel Cleanser (Fragrance-Free), Oil-Free Acne Wash (Fragrance-Free), Acne Control Cleanser.
- Is there anything to watch for with Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine?
- Yes. One caution applies to Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, listed above.