Oatamide MEA
AKA: Oat monoethanolamine, N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl) oat fatty acid amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
Amides, oat (avena sativa) kernel oil, N-(2-hydroxyethyl)-
Form
Liquid
Functions
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Boosts Lather
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
Synthetic derivative of oat protein created in the 20th century. Combines the soothing properties of oat with monoethanolamine to function as a conditioning and cleansing agent in hair and skincare products.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR