What skin types is Cocamidopropyl Betaine good for?

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is suitable for all skin types.

What can you mix with Cocamidopropyl Betaine?

Cocamidopropyl Betaine works well with Glycerin, Allantoin, Panthenol. These combinations are generally safe and can enhance results.

Is Cocamidopropyl Betaine safe to use every day?

Cocamidopropyl Betaine can generally be used morning and evening. Recommended concentration: 1–35% in rinse-off cleansers.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Also known as: CAPB · Coconut Betaine

SurfactantCleansing

“A gentle, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans without stripping.”

Skin types

All types

Pore-clogging

Non-comedogenic

Use when

AM & PM

Concentration

1–35%

What it does

Cocamidopropyl betaine is a mild amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil. It reduces skin irritation when combined with stronger surfactants (like SLS), produces a creamy lather, and is gentle enough for sensitive and baby skin. It is one of the most widely used "mild" surfactants in facial cleansers.

Benefits

Gentle cleansing with minimal barrier disruption
Conditions skin while cleansing
Reduces irritation of stronger surfactants when combined
Good for sensitive, dry, and eczema-prone skin

How to layer

☀️ Morning routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

SPF

🌙 Evening routine

Cleanser

Toner

Serum

Moisturiser

Face Oil

After cleansing, before moisturiser

Good for

All skinSensitive skinDry skinNormal skinOily skin

Works well with

Glycerin ›Allantoin ›Panthenol ›

Heads up

⚠Some people develop contact allergy to CAPB — a rare but documented sensitiser

How to use

Found in gentle cleansers — rinse off thoroughly after use.

Typical concentration: 1–35% in rinse-off cleansers