Cocamide DEA

Cocamide DEA is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent. It is used in 395 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCOCAMIDE DEA
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number68603-42-9
EC number271-657-0/931-329-6
Prevalence395 products (0.43% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches590

Used in

Face Cleansers 45.1%Shampoos 30.4%Body Washes 14.7%Body Scrubs 2.5%Makeup Removers 1.8%Exfoliators 1%

Frequently asked

What does Cocamide DEA do in skincare?
Cocamide DEA functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, emulsion stabilising agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cocamide DEA 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 DEA?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (45.1% of its uses).

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