Avocadamide DEA
AKA “Avocado Oil Amide DEA, Avocado Derived Surfactant
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Avocadamide dea
AKA: Avocado Oil Amide DEA, Avocado Derived Surfactant
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Synthetic
Clean
Derived from avocado oil, this ingredient helps cleanse skin while keeping the formula stable and creamy. It creates a gentle lather and maintains the right texture.
CAS #
124046-21-5
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Traditional Use
A synthetic emulsifier and surfactant developed in the mid-20th century, derived chemically from avocado oil components to create stable emulsions in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe w/Qualifications
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR