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Surfactant

BABASSUAMIDE MEA

55

Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

A babassu-oil fatty amide used to thicken and boost foam in cleansers. Functional and plant-based but, like other MEA amides, carries a nitrosamine watchlist note.

Function

SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSINGVISCOSITY CONTROLLING

Skin benefits

  • Foam booster
  • Thickens cleansers
  • Plant-sourced

Known concerns

  • MEA group can form nitrosamines with nitrites
  • Mild irritation to eyes and skin
  • Use restricted alongside nitrosating actors

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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