Tallowamidopropyl Betaine
AKA: Tallow Amidopropyl Betaine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
1-Propanaminium, 3-amino-N-(carboxymethyl)-N,N-dimethyl-, N-tallow acyl derivs., hydroxides, inner salts
CAS #
91783-17-4
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.
Skin 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
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic amphoteric surfactant created from tallow-derived fatty acids and betaine, developed for use in mild cleansing formulations and conditioning shampoos in the latter half of the 20th century.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR