Olivamide DEA

AKA: Olive Oil Amide DEA, N-Bis(2-hydroxyethyl) Olive Oil Amide
Synthetic
Cleanser
Not Clean
OriginDerived from olive oil fatty acids, this compound belongs to the diethanolamine (DEA) surfactant chemical family. Synthesized through condensation of olive oil-derived fatty acids with diethanolamine.
Olive oil, reaction products with diethanolamine
CAS #
97043-79-3
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
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-reviewednone on file
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
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
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR