Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea

Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea is a cosmetic ingredient used as an anti-seborrheic, hair conditioning agent. It is used in 12 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameHYDROXYPROPYL BISSTEARAMIDE MEA
FunctionANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence12 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Hair Sprays 33.3%Serums 16.7%Conditioners 8.3%General Moisturizers 8.3%Hair Masks 8.3%Leave-in Conditioners 8.3%

Frequently asked

What does Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea do in skincare?
Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea functions as an anti-seborrheic, hair conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide 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 Hydroxypropyl Bisstearamide Mea?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially hair sprays (33.3% of its uses).

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