Oleamide
Oleamide is a cosmetic ingredient used as an opacifying, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 7 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | OLEAMIDE |
| Function | OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING |
| CAS number | 301-02-0 |
| EC number | 206-103-9/931-801-1 |
| Prevalence | 7 products (0.01% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Monthly searches | 480 |
Used in
Mascaras 28.6%Conditioners 14.3%Heat Protectants 14.3%Other Haircare 14.3%Serums 14.3%Shampoos 14.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Oleamide do in skincare?
- Oleamide functions as an opacifying, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Oleamide allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Oleamide?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially mascaras (28.6% of its uses).
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