Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA
AKA “Shea Butter DEA, Diethanolamine Shea Butteramide
Butter
Ingredient Facts
Shea butteramide/castoramide dea
AKA: Shea Butter DEA, Diethanolamine Shea Butteramide
Butter · Viscosity Controlling · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Shea Butteramide/Castoramide DEA is a mixture of diethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) and Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil
Family
Euphorbiaceae (Spurge family)
Plant Part
Seed
CAS #
-
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Functions
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
Prevents moisture loss
Quells irritation
Traditional Use
Synthetic conditioning agent derived from shea and castor oils, developed in the mid-20th century as a modern alternative to traditional plant-based hair and skin softeners.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Shea)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR