PPG-2 Cocamide

AKA: Coconut Surfactant, Cocamide Derivative

Synthetic

Cleanser

Clean

OriginDerived from coconut oil fatty acids combined with dipropylene glycol through chemical synthesis. Produced by amidation reaction between coconut fatty acids and dipropylene glycol.

Dipropylene glycol amide of coconut acid

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

Allergen Warning

⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)

Functions

Cleansing

Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.

Viscosity Controlling

Surfactant Cleansing

Anti-Inflammatory

Moisturizing

Fights Acne

Lifts away dirt and oil

Controls product thickness

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Concentration Guide

Leave-on0.8%

Rinse-off2–4%

0%50%100%

CIR reported use · report published 2019

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR