Is Cocamidopropyl betaine / hydroxysultaine made from coconut?

Yes — this one is coconut.This ingredient is made from coconut, and a label that lists it is telling you coconut is in the product. Anything here is marked “contains coconut”.

Foaming agent made from coconut fatty acids. Very common in shampoo, body wash and baby wash.

Also written as: cocamidopropyl betaine · cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine · cocamidopropyl… · cocoamidopropyl… · cocamidopropil… · cocoamidopropil… · cocamidopropil betaína · cocoamidopropil betaína · cocamidopropil hidroxisultaína

Products we checked that contain it

24 of the 115 products in the registry. Each one read off the packet by a person, with the date.

Contains coconut (24)

Whether this matters for you depends on which kind of coconut allergy you have →

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All of coconut’s names

Reactions to refined derivatives vary from person to person. This list helps you ask better questions; your allergist decides what you avoid. Educational only, not medical advice. Always confirm with your allergist.

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