INCI name

COCO-BETAINE

Coco-betaine

Antistatic Cleansing Surfactant – foam boosting Hair conditioning Skin conditioning Surfactant – cleansing Viscosity controllingreviewed

A mild amphoteric surfactant from coconut fatty acids.

What it is

Coco-betaine is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It boosts foam and makes cleanser systems milder; it is related to cocamidopropyl betaine but has a different structure.

Where it is used

Shampoos, shower gels and facial cleansers.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

Functions

Antistatic: Preventing and/or reducing static electricity by neutralising electrical charge on surfaces.
Cleansing: Helping to keep the body surface clean.
Surfactant – foam boosting: Increasing foaming capacity and/or stabilize foams in general.
Hair conditioning: Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning: Maintaining the skin in good condition.
Surfactant – cleansing: Wetting body surfaces, emulsifying or solubilizing oils, and suspending soil (generally, such ingredients contribute to the foaming and lathering properties of cleansing products).
Viscosity controlling: Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (199)

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