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Is Hydroxylauryl/Hydroxymyristyl Betaine vegan?

Hydroxylauryl/Hydroxymyristyl Betaine

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Hydroxylauryl/Hydroxymyristyl Betaine is a synthetic amphoteric surfactant derived from lauryl and myristyl chains, used as a mild cleansing and foam-boosting agent in cosmetics.

Also known as N-(2-Hydroxy-C12- and C14-alkyl)-N,N-dimethylammonioacetate
INCI name Hydroxylauryl/Hydroxymyristyl Betaine
CosIng ID 56817
Last reviewed 4 July 2026

An ingredient is considered vegan if it contains no animal-derived components at any point in its production.

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