Cocamidopropyl betaine (inci)

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Cocamidopropyl betaine, a mixture of various naturally occurring coconut fatty acid compounds, is used in cosmetic products with different physical properties. Cocamidopropyl betaine acts as a surfactant, furthermore cleansing and strengthening and stabilizing the foaming.

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Cocamidopropyl betaine is increasingly replacing cocamide DEA in cosmetic products.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer