murphyOatamidopropyl Dimethylamine
AKA: Oat amidopropyl dimethylamine, Oat fatty acid amidopropyl dimethylamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginOat (Avena sativa) is a cereal grass native to the Mediterranean region and temperate zones. Oat kernel oil is cold-pressed from the kernels. The oil undergoes amidation with dimethylaminopropylamine to create this conditioning surfactant.
Amides, oat (avena sativa) kernel oil, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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.
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
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Lifts away dirt and oil
Reduces flyaways
Softens and detangles hair
Mixes oil and water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR