ISOSTEARAMIDE DEA

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIANT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

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✨ Role: DEA isostearamide is used in cosmetic products as an emulsifying and stabilizing agent, helping to blend oils and water to create smooth, uniform textures. It can also be used as a conditioning agent in hair care products, bringing softness and suppleness to hair.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: The safety of this ingredient has been questioned due to its potential ability to break down into products containing nitrosamines, which are compounds of concern. Use should be evaluated with caution, within regulatory guidelines.

✨ Vegan: This ingredient is generally considered vegan as it is derived from synthetic or vegetable sources.

✨ Please note: It's crucial to pay attention to the pH of the final product, and to avoid combining it with nitrosating agents in order to limit the formation of nitrosamines, potentially carcinogenic substances. Skin tolerance can vary, and it's advisable to carry out a skin test to check individual reactions.

Found in: Isostearamide DEA is found mainly in hair care products such as conditioners and hair masks, as well as in certain skin care products such as lotions and creams.

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