Coco-Betaine
Coco-Betaine is a cosmetic ingredient used as an antistatic, cleansing agent. It appears in about 1% of cosmetic products in our 90,000+ product dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | COCO-BETAINE |
| Function | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING |
| CAS number | 68424-94-2 |
| EC number | 270-329-4/931-700-2 |
| Prevalence | 928 products (1% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 320 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 50.3%Shampoos 25%Body Washes 12.3%Makeup Removers 2.6%Conditioners 1.5%Exfoliators 1.5%
Frequently asked
- What does Coco-Betaine do in skincare?
- Coco-Betaine functions as an antistatic, cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Coco-Betaine allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Coco-Betaine?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (50.3% of its uses).
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