Sodium Olivamphoacetate

AKA: Olive Oil Surfactant, Amphoteric Cleanser

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Clean

OriginDerived from olive oil fatty acids and diethanolamine, then modified with acetic acid. Synthesized by amidation of olive oil-derived fatty acids with diethanolamine, followed by carboxymethylation and sodium salt formation.

Amides, olive-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt

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.

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Foam Boosting

Surfactant Cleansing

Surfactant Foam Boosting

Anti-Inflammatory

Antimicrobial

Fights Acne

Removes dirt and impurities

Enhances lather

Lifts away dirt and oil

Softens and detangles hair

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.

EWG

CIR

Reviewed by CIR

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · 2025 survey

Regulatory Status

USAunder review

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR