Snapshot
- Overview
- A gentle cleansing agent that creates a creamy, non-stripping lather.
- Category
- Cleansing
- Type
- Surfactant
Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Lauramidopropyl betaine is an amphoteric surfactant derived from lauric acid and betaine chemistry. Cleansers use it as a co-surfactant for creamy foam, viscosity tuning, and milder cleansing profiles when paired with anionic surfactants.
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Our take
Is Lauramidopropyl Betaine a Good Ingredient?
Rated Good as a versatile co-surfactant that boosts creamy foam and reduces the harshness of primary cleansers, helping deliver a milder cleanse in rinse-off products. It's a strong functional performer, though not a skin-treating ingredient, which keeps it at Good.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Creates a soft, creamy lather that lifts away impurities without leaving skin feeling stripped. Helps temper the aggressiveness of stronger cleansers for a gentler wash.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Common in facial cleansers, body washes, and shampoos. Also used in hand soaps and micellar gels to boost foam and mildness.
Before you use it
Safety
Generally low irritation in rinse-off formulas, though some individuals may react to this surfactant or its impurities; avoid if you've had prior sensitivity. No major regulatory restrictions at typical use levels.
