Peanutamide MIPA

AKA: Peanut Oil Amide, Peanut Fatty Acid Amide

Synthetic

Cleanser

Emulsifier

Not Clean

Amides, peanut oil, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)

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

A modern synthetic conditioning agent derived from peanut oil, developed as part of the cosmetics industry's effort to create plant-derived alternatives to petroleum-based emulsifiers in the late 20th century.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR