murphyOliveamide MEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Oleic acid monoethanolamide, Oleoyl monoethanolamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from fatty acids extracted from olive oil, a fruit-based botanical source. Synthesized by reacting olive oil fatty acids with monoethanolamine through condensation chemistry.
Oliveamide MEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from olive oil. It conforms generally to the formula:
CAS #
111-81-9
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Foam Boosting
Solubilizing
Viscosity Controlling
Conditions Hair
Boosts Lather
Surfactant Solubilizing
Controls Viscosity
Enhances lather
Softens and detangles hair
Controls product thickness
Dissolves oils in water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe with qualifications (when formulated to be nonirritating; not in products where N-nitroso compounds may form)
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2015
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR