SOYAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE

SOYAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE.

Valuable / CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Soyamidopropyl Betaine is a soy-derived amphoteric surfactant utilized for its multifaceted role as a cleansing, hair conditioning, and skin conditioning agent. It efficiently reduces surface tension to facilitate the removal of impurities and contributes to foam enhancement in cosmetic formulations. Predominantly incorporated into rinse-off products, its use is guided by specific safety parameters.

Cleansing Agent Hair Conditioner Skin Conditioner Foam Booster

Science

Mechanism of Action

This amphoteric surfactant functions by lowering the surface tension of liquids, thereby enabling water to effectively interact with and encapsulate oil-based impurities for efficient removal from the skin and hair. Additionally, it significantly enhances the foam-generating capacity within product formulations.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence

Effective range N/A

Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility

Water

Optimal pH N/A

0 7 14

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status

Safe with restrictions

Sensitization risk Moderate

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel has concluded that Soyamidopropyl Betaine is safe for use in cosmetics, contingent upon specific concentration or usage limitations and adherence to impurity restrictions. It is explicitly deemed unsuitable for applications in products intended to remain on the skin (leave-on).

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal

No Dry

No Oily

No Sensitive

Irritancy Moderate

Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

Soyamidopropyl Betaine is a valuable amphoteric surfactant for rinse-off formulations, offering effective cleansing and conditioning properties while requiring adherence to safety restrictions regarding impurities and leave-on applications.

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