Lauramide DEA is a compound made from a saturated fatty acid called lauric acid and diethanolamine or DEA, an ingredient in some cosmetic products that functions as a wetting agent.

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Uses

  • Used in cosmetic and personal care products.

Benefits

  • In cosmetic and personal care products, lauramide DEA enhances a product’s ability to form and maintain foam. It also increases the viscosity or thickness of products. This gives them a more substantial feel. Without a viscosity-enhancing agent, shampoos and other personal care products would be considered too “runny” by some. Viscosity increasing agents like lauramide DEA are often combined with surfactants to maximize the texture and performance of cosmetic and personal care products that foam like shampoo and bubble bath. Lauramide DEA also serves as an emulsion stabilizer that helps to keep water-soluble and oil-soluble ingredients together in a product.

Cautions

Interactions

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Other names

Cocamide DEA, or cocamide diethanolamine

References

Source: Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cocamide_DEA

Skinfopedia, http://www.skinfopedia.com/Lauramide_DEA

 

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