CORNAMIDE DEA
Ingredient type: Surfactants
Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes
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✨ Role: Cocoamide DEA is used for its foaming and thickening properties in cosmetic products. It improves the texture and consistency of formulations, providing a rich, creamy lather, particularly prized in cleansing products.
Ingredient type: Surfactant
⚕️ Safety: This ingredient is generally safe when used as recommended by regulatory authorities. However, it is sometimes controversial due to its potential by-products, such as nitrosamines.
✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient is generally derived from plant sources, mainly coconut.
✨ Worth knowing: Some concerns exist about the potential formation of nitrosamines, which may be carcinogenic. Checking the manufacturer's standards and reputation may be wise when evaluating products containing this ingredient.
Present in: Mainly used in shampoos, shower gels, liquid soaps and other cleaning products that require abundant foam.
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