Apricotamide DEA

Apricotamide DEA 1
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AKA: Apricot Kernel Amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginApricot kernel oil derives from Prunus armeniaca (Rosaceae), native to Central Asia. Cold-pressed from apricot kernels, yielding a nutrient-rich fatty acid source. Reacted with diethanolamine through condensation synthesis to create the surfactant Apricotamide DEA.
Amides, apricot kernel oil, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
CAS #
185123-36-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR