Ingredients

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

Tree Hut

Wildflower Whirl Foaming Gel Wash

Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives

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