COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a widely used an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil fatty acids.

ORIGIN OF MOLECULE: To produce it, cocamide (from coconut oil) is reacted with dimethylaminopropylamine (DMAPA) in the presence of monochloroacetic acid. This process gives it its characteristic amphoteric (mild foaming) properties, making it a common ingredient in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers. While it originates from a natural raw material, its final structure is significantly modified, making it semi-synthetic with aproximately a 60% of natural index.

Despite being generally well-tolerated, Cocamidopropyl Betaine can form trace amounts of nitrosamines—particularly nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA)—when combined with nitrosating agents such as certain preservatives (e.g., nitrites) or under acidic conditions. These compounds are potential carcinogens and are tightly regulated in cosmetics. At The Today Project we do not use Cocamidopropyl Betaine in combination with any ingredients that could trigger nitrosamine formation.

ACTIVITY ON SKIN: Gently cleanses the skin while boosting foam and improving product texture.

Amphoteric surfactant- coconut derived

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