Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine

Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine 1
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine 2
AKA: Shea Butter Betaine
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing, surfactant - foam boosting. Rated moderate hazard by EWG. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Nut
CAS #
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
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
Prevents moisture loss
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Modern conditioning surfactant synthesized from shea butter, created as a gentle alternative to traditional soap while incorporating the moisturizing heritage of this African ingredient.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR