APRICOTAMIDE DEA

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIER

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

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✨ Role: Apricotamide DEA is used in cosmetic products as a skin and hair conditioning agent. It helps soften and smooth skin while improving hair texture.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Overall, the use of this ingredient is considered safe in the concentrations generally applied in cosmetic products. However, it is best avoided in leave-on products due to potential concerns about nitrosamine formation.

✨ Vegan: Traditionally of plant origin, but verification of its specific source is recommended for each product.

✨ Please note: Although apricotamide DEA is valued for its conditioning benefits, it can potentially contain DEA (diethanolamine) impurities, a compound of concern for the formation of potentially harmful substances. Its use requires rigorous formulation to minimize these risks.

Present in: Hair care products such as shampoos and conditioners, as well as certain skin care products such as moisturizers.