Cocamide Methyl Mea

Cocamide Methyl Mea is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - cleansing agent. It is used in 177 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCOCAMIDE METHYL MEA
FunctionSURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Prevalence177 products (0.19% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches30

Used in

Shampoos 66.1%Face Cleansers 15.8%Body Washes 11.9%Scalp Scrubs 1.7%Conditioners 1.1%Scalp Treatments 1.1%

Frequently asked

What does Cocamide Methyl Mea do in skincare?
Cocamide Methyl Mea functions as a surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - cleansing agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Cocamide Methyl Mea 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 Methyl Mea?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (66.1% of its uses).

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