Homemade Haven Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Homemade Haven Cocamidopropyl Betaine – 100 mL

What it is

Cocamidopropyl Betaine is a gentle, plant-derived surfactant used by DIYers to improve foam, mildness and skin feel in homemade cleansers. It’s commonly paired with other surfactants to create products that cleanse well without feeling harsh or stripping.

For home DIYers, cocamidopropyl betaine is a supporting ingredient that makes homemade shampoos, body washes and hand soaps feel more like store-bought products but with full control over ingredients.

What it does

• Boosts and stabilises foam
• Reduces harshness of stronger surfactants
• Improves skin and hair feel
• Helps create balanced, mild cleansers
• Supports gentle cleansing for frequent use

Recipes you’ll use it in

Cocamidopropyl Betaine appears across personal-care and gentle cleaning recipes in the Homemade Haven recipe bank, including:

Personal Care

• Shampoo
• Body wash
• Foaming hand wash
• Facial cleanser
• Dog shampoo

Household Cleaning

• Gentle dishwashing liquid
• Mild liquid surface cleaner

It’s most often used alongside coco glucoside or similar surfactants to create well-rounded formulations.

How far it goes

A 100 mL bottle of cocamidopropyl betaine typically makes:

• 8–15 DIY batches, depending on the recipe
• Most recipes use 5–12 mL per batch (around 5–15%)

Examples:

• Shampoo or body wash: ~8–10 batches
• Foaming hand wash: ~10–15 batches
• Gentle cleaners: ~12+ batches

Why DIYers love it

• Makes homemade cleansers feel gentler and more balanced
• Improves foam without harsh detergents
• Easy to combine with other surfactants
• Ideal for skin and pet-friendly recipes
• Helps bridge the gap between DIY and commercial feel

Good to know

• Used in water-based products
• Requires a preservative in finished recipes
• Best added during the cool-down phase
• Works best as part of a surfactant blend, not alone