Palmamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Palmidopropyl betaine, Palmitoyl betaine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, N-carboxymethyl-N,N-dimethyl-3-amino-, N-(palm-oil acyl) derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
CAS #
68139-30-0
Form
Liquid
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic amphoteric surfactant created from palmamide and betaine compounds, developed in the late 20th century to provide mild cleansing suitable for sensitive skin and baby care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR