murphyOlivamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Olive Amidopropyl Betaine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Barrier Support
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from olive oil fatty acids combined with synthetic betaine chemistry building blocks. Synthesized through amidation of olive oil-derived fatty acids with dimethylaminopropionate compounds.
1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, N-olive acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
CAS #
61789-40-0
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
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 Protecting
Helps rebuild and strengthen your skin barrier — the invisible shield that keeps moisture in and irritants out. Essential after over-exfoliating or harsh weather.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Nourishes & Protects
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
5
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
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · 2010 survey
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR