Surfactant ingredient
Coco-Betaine
An amphoteric betaine surfactant derived from coconut fatty acids (mixed C8–C18 chain lengths), used as a mild co-surfactant and foam booster in cleansers and shampoos.
Also known as: cocobetaine, coconut betaine
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Benefits
- ✓Mild amphoteric surfactant with gentle cleansing
- ✓Reduces irritation potential of anionic surfactants
- ✓Improves foam quality and creaminess
- ✓Conditioning feel on skin and hair
Watch for
- ⚠Contact allergy possible in sensitive individuals, though less common than with amide-modified versions
