Peanutamide MIPA
AKA “Peanut Oil Amide, Peanut Fatty Acid Amide”
Surfactant
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Ingredient Facts
Peanutamide mipa
AKA: Peanut Oil Amide, Peanut Fatty Acid Amide
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, peanut oil, N-(2-hydroxypropyl)
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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.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR