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Cocamide DEA
AKA “Coconut Oil DEA, Cocamide Diethanolamide”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Cocamide dea
AKA: Coconut Oil DEA, Cocamide Diethanolamide
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 8
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Amides, coco, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
CAS #
68603-42-9
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
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Emulsifying
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Traditional Use
Developed in the mid-20th century as a synthetic foam booster and thickener derived from coconut oil fatty acids. Created to replace natural soap in cleansing formulations and improve product texture and performance.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
8
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
🧂Conflict of interest.
Verified Jun 2026 · 🧪 = conflict
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR