Oatamide MEA
AKA “Oat monoethanolamine, N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) oat fatty acid amide
Synthetic
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Ingredient Facts
Oatamide mea
AKA: Oat monoethanolamine, N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) oat fatty acid amide
Synthetic · Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Synthetic
Clean
Amides, oat (avena sativa) kernel oil, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)- Science: Functions: Surfactant - Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used
Form
Liquid
Plant-Derived
Botanical-Derived Synthetic. Oat (Avena sativa) is a cereal grass native to temperate regions worldwide. Cold-pressed from oat kernels to obtain the carrier oil. The resulting oil is then chemically reacted with monoethanolamine through amidation to create the surfactant compound.
Function
Surfactant - Foam Boosting | Viscosity Controlling
Benefits
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
Target
Dryness
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
Pregnancy Safe
Yes
EWG Score4
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval, all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR