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
Tree Hut
Blue Musk Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Native
Body Scrub
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Bond Building Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Thrive Causemetics
Bright Balance Hydrating Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
First Aid Beauty
Brighten + Glow Exfoliating Gel Cleanser with AHA and Jojoba Pearls
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
ACURE
Brightening Cleansing Gel
Lists coconut derivatives
Acure
Brightening Cleansing Gel with Pomegranate & Superfruits
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
California Naturals
California Naturals shampoo Scalp and hair care for women and Men, coconut cleaning complex, natural, vegan, cruelty, silicone,paraben and sulfate free shampoo, all hair types
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Honest Beauty
Calm On Foaming Cream Cleanser
Lists coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
Lists parabens, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
CeraVe Schuimende Reinigingsgel
Lists coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Cinnamon Dolce Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Citrus Blossom Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Clarifying Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Mrs. Meyer’s
Clean Day Hand Soap
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Clean Slate Daily Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
PRAVANA
Cleanse
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Clear Genius Clarifying Gel Cleanser
Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique For Men Charcoal Face Wash
Lists coconut derivatives
Clinique
Clinique For Men Face Wash
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
coco colada foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Coco-Craze Slime 3-In-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, and Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Beekman 1802
Coconut Cream Milk Scrub Oat & Goat Milk Exfoliating Body Polish
Exfoliant · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Pacifica
Coconut Milk Cream to Foam Face Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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