OriginDerived from behenic acid, a long-chain fatty acid typically sourced from rapeseed or peanut oils. Synthesized through amidation of behenic acid with monoethanolamine.
N-(2-Hydroxyethyl)docosanamide
Formula
C24H49NO2
Mol. Weight
383.70
CAS #
94109-05-4
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
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
The paper trail
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not in products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
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