AccessTAINE LAP

Mild Amphoteric Surfactant for Rich Foam and Viscosity Building

INCI Name: Lauramidopropyl Betaine

AccessTAINE LAP is a high-performance amphoteric surfactant that boosts foam, builds viscosity, and enhances mildness in cleansing formulations. Based on Lauramidopropyl Betaine, it creates a dense, creamy lather while reducing irritation potential from primary anionics, making it ideal for gentle yet effective shampoos, body washes, facial cleansers, and sulfate-free systems.

Perfect For These Applications

Other cosmetic uses possible—contact us for formulation guidance.

Sulfate-Free Shampoos

Builds viscosity and creates a rich, satisfying lather in sulfate-free formulas, improving performance and sensory feel without compromising mildness.
Gentle Facial Cleansers

Provides effective cleansing with a gentle touch, making it ideal for facial washes designed for sensitive or dry skin types.
High-Foaming Body Washes

Acts as a primary foam booster, creating a luxurious, stable, and creamy foam that feels conditioning on the skin.
Baby Shampoos & Washes

Offers exceptional mildness and gentle cleansing properties, perfect for formulating tear-free and non-irritating baby products.
Hand Soaps

Contributes to a thick, rich texture and abundant lather in hand soaps, providing a thorough clean without stripping the skin's moisture.
Specialty Cleansing Systems

Functions as an effective co-surfactant to improve overall stability, foam quality, and gentleness in complex cleansing formulations.

How to Use AccessTAINE LAP in Your Formulations

Understanding AccessTAINE LAP

Think of a surfactant as the engine of any cleansing product—it does the work of lifting dirt and oil from skin and hair. AccessTAINE LAP is an amphoteric surfactant (Lauramidopropyl Betaine), prized for versatility and mildness. Used alongside primary surfactants, it elevates performance by boosting foam quality, enhancing viscosity, and reducing potential irritation for a gentler end product.

While primary surfactants (e.g., sulfates or isethionates) deliver the main cleansing action, AccessTAINE LAP improves user experience with dense, creamy lather and efficient thickening. It’s a go-to co-surfactant for modern, sulfate-free systems, helping create formulas that feel rich yet remain mild for daily use.

Formulation Tips

Use AccessTAINE LAP at 2–5% to noticeably improve foam and mildness, and up to 10% when you want meaningful viscosity build and a more prominent foam profile. Add it to the water phase with your other water-soluble ingredients.

Compatibility is excellent across anionic, non-ionic, and cationic systems. It thickens efficiently in the presence of salt (sodium chloride). After building your surfactant blend, add a salt solution slowly to reach the desired gel or liquid soap consistency. Optimal performance is typically within pH 5–7, aligning well with skin and hair care needs.

Key Performance Benefits:

Rich, Creamy Foam: Creates a dense, stable lather that enhances the sensory profile of shampoos and body washes.
Excellent Viscosity Builder: Works synergistically with anionic surfactants and salt to achieve rich gel textures.
Reduces Irritation: Lowers irritation potential of stronger surfactants (e.g., SLES) for gentler cleansing.
Sulfate-Free Friendly: Boosts foam and thickness in sulfate-free systems where these attributes are often lacking.
Improves Conditioning: Leaves skin and hair feeling soft and conditioned, counteracting harshness.
Biodegradable and Gentle: Supports clean, mild formulations without sacrificing performance.

Heading #1
Benefits	Biodegradable, Clean & Natural, Formulation Versatility, Multi-Functional, Rich & Luxurious, Sulfate-Free, Texture & Sensory
INCI Name	Lauramidopropyl Betaine
Usage Rate	2%-10%
Functional Type	Amphoteric Surfactants, Mild Cleansing Agents, Sulfate-Free Surfactants, Surfactants & Cleansing Agents, Thickeners & Rheology Modifiers
Phase Compatibility	Water Phase
Application Area	Body, Face, Hair, Scalp
Product Type Suitability	Bath Products, Cleansers, Conditioners, Shampoos, Wet Wipes
Certifications	Biodegradable, Cruelty-Free, Vegan
Physical Form	Liquid

Frequently Asked Questions About AccessTAINE LAP

It serves three main purposes: it makes the foam richer and creamier, it helps thicken the product into a nice gel, and it makes the whole formula gentler on your skin and hair.

A good range is 2% to 10%. Use the lower end (2–5%) if you want a mildness and foam boost. Use the higher end (5–10%) if you want it to be a key part of your thickening system and foam profile.

They are similar, but Lauramidopropyl Betaine (AccessTAINE LAP) often provides stronger viscosity build and a softer, more conditioned after-feel on hair and skin compared to Cocamidopropyl Betaine.

It has cleansing properties, but it’s best used as a co-surfactant alongside a primary cleanser—think of it as a performance booster that enhances mildness, foam, and thickness.

Yes. After adding AccessTAINE LAP to your surfactant blend, slowly add a 20% sodium chloride solution drop-by-drop until you reach your target viscosity.

Yes, AccessTAINE LAP is sulfate-free and ideal for high-performing sulfate-free shampoos and body washes.

Add it to the water phase with your other surfactants; it mixes easily and integrates well during typical surfactant blending steps.

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