A thickener and foam booster made from coconut oil and diethanolamine, common in shampoos and washes. IARC places it in group 2B, a possible human carcinogen, because of residual diethanolamine and nitrosamines. California labels it under Proposition 65.
Topical application
CWeak evidence. In vitro data, open-label studies, or expert consensus.
Works as a co-surfactant and thickener. Controversial due to IARC 2B status and contact allergy. Rinse-off lowers exposure, but clean glucosides are the better pick where there is a choice.
Irritation potential
MediumAllergen risk
ModeratePregnancy
CautionSuitable for
Use with caution
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Cocamide DEA should be used with caution during pregnancy. Consulting a dermatologist or OB-GYN is advisable.
Cocamide DEA suits: normal, oily. Use with caution in: sensitive, dry.
Cocamide DEA has moderate irritation potential. Sensitive skin may show a transient reaction that usually settles with adaptation.
A thickener and foam booster made from coconut oil and diethanolamine, common in shampoos and washes.
The INCI name is Cocamide DEA. It may also appear as: Cocamide Diethanolamine, Кокамид диэтаноламин, Кокамид ДЭА.
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