Cocamide
Cocamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 18 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | COCAMIDE |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 61789-19-3 |
| EC number | 263-039-4 |
| Prevalence | 18 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 260 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 50%Body Washes 27.8%Hand Soaps 11.1%Shampoos 11.1%
Frequently asked
- What does Cocamide do in skincare?
- Cocamide functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Cocamide allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Cocamide?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (50% of its uses).
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