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Oatamide MEA
AKA “Oat monoethanolamine, N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) oat fatty acid amide”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Oatamide mea
AKA: Oat monoethanolamine, N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) oat fatty acid amide
Surfactant · Foam Boosting · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Amides, oat (avena sativa) kernel oil, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic derivative of oat protein created in the 20th century. Combines the soothing properties of oat with monoethanolamine to function as a conditioning and cleansing agent in hair and skincare products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
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