Palm Kernelamide DEA

AKA: DEA-Palm Kernel Amide, Diethanolamine Palm Kernel Amide
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from palm kernel oil, a fatty oil extracted from the kernels of oil palm trees (Elaeis guineensis). Synthesized through condensation reaction of palm kernel fatty acids with diethanolamine.
Amides, palm kernel-oil, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
CAS #
73807-15-5
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Functions
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
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.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Boosts Lather
Antioxidant Protection
Reduces Inflammation
Fights Bacteria
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
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🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Concentration Guide
Leave-onNot reported
Rinse-off2%
0%50%100%
CIR reported use · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR