Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine is a surfactant and cleansing ingredient. It’s in 193 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
A coconut-derived surfactant. Cleans, builds foam and thickens body washes.
What it does
Contains Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: antistatic
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: cleansing
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: hair-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: skin-conditioning
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 75240, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine
Cerave
3606000537750
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
everyone
3in1 kids soap
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Control Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
Acne Foaming Cream Wash
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Vintner’s Daughter
Active Renewal Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dr. Dennis Gross
AHA/BHA Daily Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
All About Clean Liquid Facial Soap Mild
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
pura d’or
Anti Hair-Thinning Biotin Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Anti Pickel Peeling Cleanser AHA/PHA/BHA
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Herbivore
AQUARIUS BHA + Blue Tansy Clarity Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Argan Oil & Vanilla Soften & Anti-Frizz Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
OGX
Argan Oil Shampoo
Lists fragrance, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Innersense
Awaken Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
President’s Choice
Baby Shampoo
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Puracy
Baby Shampoo & Body Wash (Tear-Free)
Body wash · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Follain
Balancing Cleanser: Oil Control
Lists coconut derivatives
Maui Moisture
Bamboo fibers shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Sephora
Beauty insider
Lists coconut derivatives
Drunk Elephant
Beste No. 9 Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Bath & Body Works
Black Cherry Merlot Gentle & Clean Foaming Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Cerave
Blemish control cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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