Azelamide MEA
AKA “Azelamide monoethanolamine, Azelamide monoethanolamin, UNII-U2NP04VHSG, AZAMIDE, AZELAIC ACID MONOETHANOLAMIDE, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AZELAMIDE”
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Azelamide mea
AKA: Azelamide monoethanolamine, Azelamide monoethanolamin, UNII-U2NP04VHSG, AZAMIDE, AZELAIC ACID MONOETHANOLAMIDE, N-(2-HYDROXYETHYL)AZELAMIDE
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
Gentle cleanser that lifts away dirt and oil while creating a light, airy lather. Helps maintain the product's smooth, luxurious texture.
Formula
C11H21NO4
Mol. Weight
231.29
CAS #
242132-61-2
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic derivative of azelaic acid developed in the late 20th century, combining the proven anti-inflammatory and acne-fighting properties of azelaic acid (derived from grains) with enhanced stability for skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
—
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Azelamide MEA
European Commission
EU Cosmetic Ingredient Database (CosIng)
Skin-permeable gold nanoparticles with modifications azelamide monoethanolamine ameliorate inflammatory skin diseases.
Zhao H, Zhao H, Tang Y, Li M, Cai Y et al.
Biomarker research, 2024
Skin-permeable gold nanoparticles with modifications azelamide monoethanolamine ameliorate inflammatory skin diseases.
Zhao H, Zhao H, Tang Y, Li M, Cai Y et al.
Biomarker research, 2024
Verified Feb 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR