OLEAMIDE DEA

Ingredient type: EMULSIFIANT

Ingredient to avoid during pregnancy: Yes

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✨ Role: Oleamide DEA is used in cosmetic products for its emulsifying and stabilizing properties. It helps to blend oily and aqueous ingredients, while providing a smooth texture to the final product.

Ingredient type: Emulsifier

‍⚕️ Safety: Oleamide DEA is generally considered safe when used in accordance with regulatory guidelines. However, it may not be suitable for very sensitive skin.

✨ Vegan: Yes, this ingredient can be considered vegan because it is usually synthesized from plant-based or synthetic sources.

✨ Note: Concerns have been raised about the potential formation of nitrosamines, compounds that may be carcinogenic, when oleamide DEA is used under certain conditions. It is therefore necessary to ensure its safe and compliant use in cosmetic formulations.

Found in: Mainly used in shampoos, conditioners, and body washes due to its foaming and emulsifying properties.

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