Sodium Sweetalmondamphoacetate
AKA: Sweet Almond Amphoacetate, Conditioning Agent
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Almond)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Clean
Amides, sweet-almond-oil, N-[2-[N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-N-(carboxymethyl)amino]ethyl]-, sodium salt
CAS #
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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.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Foam Boosting
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Anti-Inflammatory
Antimicrobial
Fights Acne
Removes dirt and impurities
Enhances lather
Softens and detangles hair
Traditional Use
Synthetic amphoacetate surfactant derived from sweet almond oil, developed in the late 20th century. Engineered to combine the gentleness of amino acid surfactants with the traditional emollient benefits of sweet almonds.
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