Palmamide MEA
AKA “Palmitic acid monoethanolamide, Palmoyl monoethanolamine”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Palmamide mea
AKA: Palmitic acid monoethanolamide, Palmoyl monoethanolamine
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 3
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, palm-oil, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
CAS #
111-82-0
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
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Traditional Use
A synthetic ingredient created from palmitic acid and monoethanolamine, developed in the 1960s-1970s for use as a foam booster and viscosity modifier in personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR