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Coco Betaine

The gentle foam booster.

What it does

A mild cleanser made from coconut oil. It boosts foam and makes stronger cleansers feel gentler.

Good to know

The only safety review found is from the US industry panel (CIR), which found it safe when made to be non-irritating.

Often found in: Shampoos, Shower gels, Anti-dandruff shampoos

Around the world

• United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
• EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
• Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
• Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source

Sources

No independent safety review found. The only review is industry-funded.

• CIR: Safety Assessment of Alkyl Betaines as Used in Cosmetics (2018) (Industry-funded)