Babassuamide DEA

Babassuamide DEA molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Babassu Fatty Acid Diethanolamide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from babassu palm oil fatty acids, this ingredient belongs to the alkanolamide chemical family. Synthesized through condensation of babassu oil fatty acids with diethanolamine.
Babassu amides, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
CAS #
124046-24-8
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
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
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
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