COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE (Cocamidopropyl betaine)

"Low penalty" in all categories.

Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
Other languages: Betaína de cocamidopropyl, Bétaïne de cocamidopropyle (CAPB), Cocamidopropil betaína, Cocamidopropylbetain
INCI name: COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
EINECS/ELINCS number: -/263-058-8/274-923-4/-
Classification: Quaternary ammonium cation, Amphoteric surfactant
Bio-compatible (COSMOS Reference)

Namely Betaine cocamidopropyl or CAPB is amphoteric surfactant often used in shower gels and shampoos as a secondary TA. It has softened more aggressive surfactants such as sulfated anionics such as Sodium Laureth Sulfate or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. This surfactant is made from coconut oil derivative and dimethylaminopropylamine, which does not make it a natural compound.
It is one of the ingredients that is an exception in the COSMOS specifications: it is authorized in organic.

Its functions (INCI)

Antistatic : Reduces static electricity by neutralizing electrical charge on a surface
Cleansing : Helps to keep a clean surface
Foam boosting : Improves the quality of the foam produced by increasing one or more of the following properties: volume, texture and/or stability
Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
Surfactant : Reduces the surface tension of cosmetics and contributes to the even distribution of the product when it is used
Viscosity controlling : Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetics
Skin conditioning - miscellaneous : Improving the appearance of dry and/or damaged skin by reducing flaking and restoring its suppleness.