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Apricotamide DEA
AKA “Apricot Kernel Amide”
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Apricotamide dea
AKA: Apricot Kernel Amide
Synthetic · Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
Derived from apricot kernel oil, this gentle cleanser creates a soft, luxurious lather while helping to maintain the perfect texture and consistency in the formula.
CAS #
185123-36-8
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Synthetic. Apricot kernel oil derives from Prunus armeniaca (Rosaceae), native to Central Asia. Cold-pressed from apricot kernels, yielding a nutrient-rich fatty acid source. Reacted with diethanolamine through condensation synthesis to create the surfactant Apricotamide DEA.
Function
Surfactant - Cleansing | Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic derivative created in the mid-20th century from apricot kernel oil components, used in cosmetics as a thickening and conditioning agent.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Target
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Caution
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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