Is lauramidopropyl betaine made from coconut?
Lauramidopropyl betaine is made the same way as cocamidopropyl betaine, but from lauric acid alone instead of the whole mix of coconut fatty acids. Lauric acid comes from coconut oil or palm kernel oil, and the label does not say which.
It is used in shampoos and body washes, sometimes in products that advertise having no cocamidopropyl betaine.
More often than not, this one turns out to be coconut or palm kernel, so it holds a product’s verdict open on its own.
On a label: lauramidopropyl betaine · lauramidopropil betaina
Products we checked that contain it
None of the 115 products in the registry lists it so far.
The whole family: Other lauryl / lauroyl / lauramide ingredients
Related names: Sodium lauryl sulfoacetate (SLSA)
Whether this matters for you depends on which kind of coconut allergy you have →
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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.