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Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine

Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Also known as: Hydroxysultaine
SurfactantCleansing

A mild coconut-derived cleanser that foams without stripping.

Skin types
All types
Pore-clogging
Won't clog pores
Use when
AM & PM
Concentration
2–10%
What it does

Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine is an amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut oil, closely related to cocamidopropyl betaine. It produces a stable foam at a fraction of the harshness of sulfates, and is often paired with gentler co-surfactants to keep a cleanser effective without leaving skin tight. Amphoteric surfactants are among the mildest that still lather meaningfully.

Benefits
  • Foams well without the stripping associated with sulfates
  • Works across a wide pH range, so formulas can stay skin-friendly
  • Milder than SLS or SLES for most people
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 skinOily skinCombination skinNormal skin
Heads up
  • Rare contact allergy, as with most coconut-derived surfactants
How to use

Found in cleansers. Massage onto damp skin and rinse thoroughly.

Typical concentration: 2–10% in cleansers