Found in a number of personal hygiene products like shampoo, contact lens solutions, skin care products like bath gels, cleaners, liquid soaps, and make-up remover, as well as personal hygiene products.
Uses
Coco Betaine is great for removing makeup.
It acts as a detergent and surfactant that is used in personal care products, cosmetics and cleaning products.
Benefits
• Hydrating body and face cleanser
• Gentle surfactant
• Works as a foam booster
• Moderates the viscosity of liquids
Usage Rate
Typical usage is in concentrations of 4-40%, depending on the formulation.
Strengths
Lathers easily and leaves the skin feeling hydrated as it is derived from coconuts.
Caution
Coco Betaine is a natural fatty acid derived from coconuts, belonging to the class of amphoteric surfactants which helps impart mildness to shampoos and skin cleansers. Used as a surfactant in personal care products, it also finds application as a foam booster in shampoos, medium strength surfactant in bath products like hand soaps and cosmetics as an emulsifying agent and thickener. Coco Betaine also has antistatic properties which make it a helpful ingredient in hair conditioners