Cocamidopropyl Betaine

CAPB
Good
Warning
Pores
0/5
Irritancy
2/5
FA Safe
✅ Yes
Pregnancy
✅ Safe
Vegan
✅ Yes

Science & Benefits

An amphoteric surfactant that reduces the irritancy of harsher sulfates. While chemically non-comedogenic, it is a significant allergenic trigger. For some, CAPB can cause follicular irritation that looks like acne but is actually dermatitis. In an acne routine, it is a 'Good' functional ingredient, but users with persistent 'unresponsive' bumps should screen for this as a potential irritant.