Sodium Arganamphoacetate

Sodium Arganamphoacetate 1
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AKA: Argan Amphoacetate, Amphoacetic Surfactant
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from argan oil (Argania spinosa), a tree nut oil native to Morocco. Produced through chemical amidation and sulfonation of argan oil fatty acids to create a surfactant compound.
Sodium Arganamphoacetate is a cosmetic ingredient used as cleansing, surfactant - cleansing.
CAS #
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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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Surfactant Cleansing
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.
CIR · report published 2026
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR