Amphoteric surfactant
OLIVAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An olive oil-derived amphoteric betaine surfactant offering mild cleansing, foam boosting, and conditioning in shampoos and facial washes. Plant-based alternative to coco betaine.
Skin benefits
- Olive oil-derived amphoteric surfactant
- Mild and well-tolerated
- Foam-boosting and conditioning
- Plant-based alternative to coco betaine
Known concerns
- Potential amidoamine sensitization (like cocamidopropyl betaine)
- Mild eye irritation at high use levels
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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