cocamidopropyl betaine
binomial name: cocamidopropyl betaine
produced from coconut oil, it is a common cleansing ingredient in skin and hair products and used as an antistatic agent for hair styling formulations.
benefit: works to condition and coat the hair, with foam boosting and antistatic properties. as a surfactant, it decreases the surface tension in water, making facial cleansing easier and more effective at removing dirt and oil.
