Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea

Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea is a cosmetic ingredient used as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 70 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameMYRISTOYL/PALMITOYL OXOSTEARAMIDE/ARACHAMIDE MEA
FunctionHAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number-
Prevalence70 products (0.08% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 44.3%Face Cleansers 8.6%Body Lotions 5.7%Body Washes 4.3%Sheet Masks 4.3%Toners 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea do in skincare?
Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea functions as a hair conditioning, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide 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 Myristoyl/Palmitoyl Oxostearamide/Arachamide Mea?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (44.3% of its uses).

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