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C16-22 Acid Amide MEA
AKA “Acid Amide MEA, Fatty Acid Amide MEA”
Acid
Ingredient Facts
C16-22 acid amide mea
AKA: Fatty Acid Amide MEA
Acid · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Acid
Not Clean
C16-22 Acid Amide Mea is the monoethanolamide of C16-22 fatty acid
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic fatty acid amide created for modern cosmetic formulations. Developed in the 20th century to improve texture and conditioning properties.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR