Babassuamide DEA
AKA “Babassu Fatty Acid Diethanolamide”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Babassuamide dea
AKA: Babassu Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Babassu amides, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
CAS #
124046-24-8
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic surfactant derived from babassu oil combined with diethanolamine, developed in the late 20th century as a foaming and cleansing agent for shampoos and body washes.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR