murphyAlmondamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Almond amidopropyl betaine, Mild surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from almond oil or coconut/palm-derived fatty acids combined with betaine compounds. Synthesized through amidation and quaternization reactions of fatty amines with betaine or dimethylamine.
Almondamidopropyl dimethyl glycine
CAS #
165586-98-1
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Skin Irritant
1 study / 1 not irritating (CIR 518)
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing (CIR 518)
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off3%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR