murphyCornamide/Cocamide DEA
AKA: DEA corn oil amide, DEA cocamide blend
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids and corn oil, combined with diethanolamine. Synthesized through condensation reaction between fatty acids and diethanolamine.
Cornamide/Cocamide DEA is the diethanolamide of a mixture of Coconut Acid and the fatty acid obtained from Zea Mays Oil
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
8
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Agencies
🧂Conflict of interest.
Verified Jun 2026 · 🧪 = conflict
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR