Dimethyl Lauramide/Myristamide

Dimethyl Lauramide/Myristamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting agent. It is used in 48 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameDIMETHYL LAURAMIDE/MYRISTAMIDE
FunctionSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
Prevalence48 products (0.05% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusNo annex restriction

Used in

Shampoos 66.7%Body Washes 25%Deodorant 4.2%Conditioners 2.1%Face Cleansers 2.1%

Frequently asked

What does Dimethyl Lauramide/Myristamide do in skincare?
Dimethyl Lauramide/Myristamide functions as a surfactant - emulsifying, surfactant - foam boosting agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Dimethyl Lauramide/Myristamide?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (66.7% of its uses).

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