Sodium Cottonseedamphoacetate

Sodium Cottonseedamphoacetate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Cottonseed Amphoacetate, Cotton Seed Amphoteric Surfactant
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Clean
Amides, cottonseed-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
Family
Malvaceae (Mallow family)
Plant Part
Seed
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Developed in the latter 20th century from cottonseed oil derivatives. Created as a mild, amphoteric surfactant for personal care products requiring gentle yet effective cleansing.
EWG
1
CIR
Reviewed by CIR
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not an Irritant
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
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-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR