Minkamide DEA

AKA: Mink oil-derived amide, Mink amide DEA

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oils through fatty acid extraction and purification processes. Synthesized by condensation of minkari acids with diethanolamine (DEA) through amide bond formation.

Amides, mink-oil, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-

CAS #

124046-27-1

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

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

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

EWG

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

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR