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
SA Cleanser Bar for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Bliss
Salicylic Acid Facial Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, essential oils, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Santal Haze Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Clinique
Savon visage liquide doux
Lists sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Scalp + Hair Therapy Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Honest
Sensitive Shampoo + Body Wash
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Kristin Ess
Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Maelove
Sheer Silk Ceramide Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Suave
Silly Apple 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Botanics
Simply Calm Cleansing Milk
Lists fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Neutrogena
Skin Balancing Gel Cleanser
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Skin Firming Antioxidant Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Skin Resurfacing Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dermalogica
Special Cleansing Gel
Cleanser · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
SpongeBob Jellyfish Splash 3-in-1 Shampoo & Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Biossance
Squalane + Amino Aloe Gentle Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Strawberry Delight Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Strengthening Volume Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tahitian Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Tangerine Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Soapbox
Tea Tree & Mint Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Texturizing Foam
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Booster Hyaluronic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Hydrating Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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