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 name | COCAMIDE DEA |
| Function | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 68603-42-9 |
| EC number | 271-657-0/931-329-6 |
| Prevalence | 395 products (0.43% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 590 |
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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