Lecithinamide DEA

Lecithinamide DEA molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Lecithin DEA, N-diethanolamine lecithin
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginTypically derived from soybean, coconut, or rapeseed oils as the plant-based starting material. Synthesized through reaction of lecithin with diethanolamine (DEA) to create the amide compound.
Lecithins, reaction products with diethanolamine
CAS #
91053-51-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Conditions Hair
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Reduces flyaways
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