Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Also known as: CAPB
INCI name: Cocamidopropyl Betaine
What it does
A coconut-derived co-surfactant used to soften harsher detergents and thicken the formula.
Benefits
Makes a sulfate base noticeably gentler, improves foam quality and lowers overall irritancy.
Concerns & Risks
A recognised contact allergen — named Allergen of the Year in 2004. The sensitivity usually traces to manufacturing impurities rather than the surfactant itself, but reactions do happen.
Comedogenic rating
Non-comedogenic (0)
Suitable for
Most people, including sensitive scalps
Avoid if
You have a known cocamidopropyl betaine allergy
Typical concentration
2–8%
Products containing Cocamidopropyl Betaine
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