Palmamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Palmitic acid diethanolamide, Palmoyl diethanolamine
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, palm-oil, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
CAS #
10140-62-4
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Synthesized in the mid-20th century from palmitic acid and diethanolamine, developed as a foaming agent and thickener for shampoos and cleansers as part of the post-war expansion of synthetic cosmetic ingredients.
EWG
3
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Caution
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
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