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Cleanser / Surfactant

Coco-Betaine

Often labeled as: Natural Foam Booster

The gentle, natural coconut surfactant.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 0 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 1 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

An amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It is highly effective at boosting foam and reducing the irritation potential of primary surfactants. (Note: chemically distinct from Cocamidopropyl Betaine).

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides gentle cleansing and rich lather without disrupting the acid mantle.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

A staple in eco-certified and clean beauty cleansers.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It is the exact same as CAPB.

The Science

Coco-Betaine is a pure, natural derivative, while CAPB undergoes synthetic processing with amides.

๐Ÿงด Formulations featuring Coco-Betaine