Sesamide DEA
AKA “Sesame Seed Amide
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Sesamide dea
AKA: Sesame Seed Amide
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Amides, sesame-oil, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
CAS #
124046-35-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Modern surfactant derived from sesame oil developed in the mid-20th century for use as a cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetics and personal care products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR