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Ingredient Facts
Minkamidopropyl dimethylamine
AKA: Mink-derived amidopropyl amine
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, mink-oil, N-[3-(dimethylamino)propyl]
CAS #
68953-11-7
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Reduces Static
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Mixes oil and water
Traditional Use
A synthetic conditioning agent developed in the late 20th century, designed to incorporate mink oil's historical moisturizing reputation into a more stable, water-soluble cosmetic ingredient.