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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
A mild amphoteric cleansing surfactant that boosts gentle foam and tempers harsher surfactants.
What it does
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine is an amphoteric surfactant related to cocamidopropyl betaine. It produces a soft, stable foam, helps cleanse, and is used as a secondary surfactant to make a cleanser milder and creamier. It is a cleansing-and-foaming ingredient rather than an active.
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