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 21, 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
EO
Hand soap
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Hand soap refill
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Method
Hand Wash
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Honeydew Hype Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Vegamour
HYDR-8 Hydrate and Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Suave
Hydra Gloss Sulfate Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Hydrate Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Hydrating Cleanser
Lists fragrance, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Skinfix
Hydrating Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Hydrating Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, retinoid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Jelly Bear Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Kids Purely Fun Oat & Honey 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
California Naturals
Light & Gentle Anti-Irritation Sensitive Shampoo
Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Ocean Pop Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Rainbow Mango Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Lisa Frank x Tree Hut Sugar Sky Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Le Labo
Mandarin SHOWER GEL
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Maui moisture shampoo Maui moisture shampoo
Lists fragrance, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Formula 10.0.6
Melt Away Vitamin C Triple Action Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
everyone
Meyer lemon + mandarin gentle + nourishing hand soap with calendula, chamomile, and aloe vera
Lists fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Renee Rouleau
Moisture Protecting Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Suave
Moisture Repair Sulfate-Free Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
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