murphyCocamide Methyl MEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut oil methyl MEA, N-Methyl-N, 2-hydroxyethyl coconut acid amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids, commonly produced from coconut kernel material.
Synthesized through condensation of coconut fatty amides with methylaminoethanol under controlled conditions.
Amides, coco-, N-hydroxyethyl-N-methyl
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
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
Surfactant Cleansing
Surfactant Foam Boosting
Moisturizing
Antimicrobial
Strengthens Barrier
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Controls product thickness
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not in products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off5%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR