If you use natural cleaning and personal care products, you have probably come across Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB) in your label reading. What is it exactly? And is it safe?
What is Cocamidopropyl Betaine (CAPB)?
It is a surfactant* and foaming agent used in plant-based cleaning and personal care products. Cocamidopropyl Betaine may be synthetic or plant-derived, with either form considered safe to use in daily products. The plant-derived version means it is naturally derived fatty acid from coconut oil. We use it in SuperRiinse 3-in-1 Dishwashing Liquid as a main cleaning agent.
What is a surfactant? Surfactants are molecules that reduce the surface tension of water, which helps it spread out more uniformly. In cleaning products, surfactants help the cleaner spread out and get underneath dirt, food particles etc. They are used in every type of cleaner.
Back to Cocamidopropyl Betaine.
We chose it because it is one of the most gentle cleaning agents available. CAPB offers gentle yet effective cleansing, luxurious foam, and thickening properties, making it an amazing addition to household cleaning and personal care products. It is also:
- 100% Biodegradable
- Mild, Gentle and Non-Drying (making it ideal for even the most sensitive skin)
- Works great as a fruit and veggie wash
- Safe for babies and pets (a.k.a. safe for all!)
Before we started Riinse and started learning about formulations, we had no idea how difficult it is to find a surfactant that meets these criterias and actually works as well as the harsh ones. After much searching, formulating and many many more reformulating, we are so happy with the results of using Cocamidopropyl Betaine in SuperRiinse. We hope you love it too.
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