Olivamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Olive Oil Amide DEA, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Olive Oil Amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Olive oil, reaction products with diethanolamine
CAS #
97043-79-3
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Developed in the late 20th century as a synthetic surfactant derived from olive oil fatty acids and diethanolamine. Created as a mild cleansing agent for personal care products.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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