PPG-2 Cocamide
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Coconut Surfactant, Cocamide Derivative
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Clean
Dipropylene glycol amide of coconut acid
Form
Liquid
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
Traditional Use
Developed as a synthetic conditioning agent derived from coconut oil derivatives. Created in the mid-20th century to provide hair and skin conditioning properties in modern cosmetic formulations.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 100%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 772).
Regulatory Agencies
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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