Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: Mild Cleansing & Foam Support
Quick Facts
INCI Name: Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Ingredient Type: Amphoteric / zwitterionic surfactant
Natural Escapes Use: Natural Escapes shampoos and body washes
Benefits: Mild cleansing, foam support, viscosity and conditioning
Best Uses: Sulfate-free shampoos and body washes
Overview
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine is a mild coconut-derived surfactant used to support cleansing and foam in sulfate-free formulas. It is amphoteric, which helps it blend well with other surfactants while improving mildness and lather.
What the Science Says
- Cosmetic Ingredient Review materials identify cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine as a cleansing surfactant, foam booster, viscosity enhancer, antistatic and conditioning ingredient.
- As with related surfactants, manufacturing purity and control of trace impurities are important to minimizing irritation and sensitization risk.
Key Compounds / Chemistry
- Zwitterionic Structure: Contains both positive and negative charged groups.
- Coconut-Derived Fatty Component: Provides the hydrophobic portion needed for cleansing.
Benefits
- Supports gentle cleansing.
- Boosts and stabilizes foam.
- Helps improve the feel of sulfate-free surfactant blends.
Why Natural Escapes Body Uses It
We use cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine in our sulfate-free shampoos and body washes as part of a blended cleansing system designed to clean effectively without relying on SLS or SLES.
Products Featuring This Ingredient
- Peppermint, Rosemary & Tea Tree Shampoo
- Lavender & Jojoba Shampoo
- Orange & Argan Shampoo
- Peppermint, Tea Tree & Eucalyptus Body Wash
- Lavender & Jojoba Body Wash
- Orange & Argan Body Wash
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Safety Notes
- Used as part of a formulated rinse-off surfactant blend.
- Ingredient purity and trace-impurity control matter for amphoteric surfactants.
FAQs
Is cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine a sulfate?
No. It is a sultaine surfactant, not SLS or SLES.
Why use it in sulfate-free shampoo?
It helps support cleansing, foam and formula mildness when combined with other gentle surfactants.
