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
Naturium
The Multi-Vitamin Daily Nutrients Body Wash
Body wash · Lists essential oils, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Perfector Salicylic Acid Body Wash
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Purifier Niacinamide Serum Body Wash
Body wash · Lists coconut derivatives
Versed
The Purist Daily Gel Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists coconut derivatives
Naturium
The Smoother Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Body Wash
Body wash · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Crown Affair
The Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Duke Cannon
Thick Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Thickening Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Hempz
Triple Moisture Fresh Citrus Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
K18
TripleBright oxidation defense purple shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Not Your Mother’s
Ultimate Nutrition Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Odele
Ultra Sensitive Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists coconut derivatives
Balea
Ultra Sensitive Waschgel
Lists coconut derivatives
Vegamour
UPLIFT Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Vanilla Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Suave
Vanilla Suede Exfoliating Body Wash & Scrub
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
Violet Victory Foaming Gel Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Daily Brightening Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, retinoid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Derma E
Vitamin C Foaming Oil Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Tree Hut
watermelon foaming gel wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Yes to
Watermelon Super Fresh Facial Cleanser
Lists fragrance, coconut derivatives
Suave
Watermelon Wonder 3-in-1 Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Blind Barber
Watermint Gin Daily Face Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
ARCONA
White Tea Purifying Cleanser
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
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