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 nameCOCO-BETAINE
FunctionANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING
CAS number68424-94-2
EC number270-329-4/931-700-2
Prevalence928 products (1% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches320

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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