Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Reviewed by Emma · Last updated 18 Aug 2026
Gentle cleansing agent most commonin shampoo products
EWG Safety Score
What Is Lauramidopropyl Betaine?
Lauramidopropyl betaine plays a variety of roles in skin care and hair care formulations, including gentle cleansing agent, foam booster, antistatic agent, viscosity adjuster, and conditioning agent. While it's most common in shampoos, lauramidopropyl betaine also shows up in other types of cleansing products such as body wash, bubble bath, and facial cleanser. It is noted in research literature as a zwitterionic surfactant (molecule containing both positive- and negative-charged groups, with an overall neutral charge) offering widespread compatibility with other types of surfactants.
This ingredient can be sourced via plants or created synthetically. According to supplier data, it is a pale yellow clear liquid in raw material form. It tends to be supplied as a solo ingredient instead of a blend with other surfactants.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel deemed lauramidopropyl betaine safe for cosmetic use in their 2012 safety assessment. This report looked at 227 personal care products using lauramidopropyl betaine in concentrations ranging from 0.00006-13%.
Clinical Evidence & References
Published Research
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Personal Care Products Council, Accessed March 2023, ePublication Personal Care Products Council, 2023
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UL Prospector (supplier info), March 2023, ePublication UL Prospector (supplier info), 2023
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Tenside Surfactants Detergents, September 2019, pages 388-397 Tenside Surfactants Detergents, 2019
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Materials Science Forum, May 2019, pages 153-159 Materials Science Forum, 2019
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International Journal of Toxicology, 2012, pages 77S-111S International Journal of Toxicology, 2012
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