Dimethyl Cocamine
AKA “N-Dimethyl Cocoalkylamine, Cocamine Dimethyl”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Dimethyl cocamine
AKA: N-Dimethyl Cocoalkylamine, Cocamine Dimethyl
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
Amines, coco alkyldimethyl
CAS #
61788-93-0
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Reduces Static
Stabilizes Emulsion
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Reduces Inflammation
Brightens Skin
Locks In Moisture
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent derived from coconut oil fatty acids, developed for use in hair care and personal care products to improve texture and provide anti-static benefits.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR