Sesamide DEA

AKA: Sesame Seed Amide

Synthetic

Cleanser

Not Clean

Amides, sesame-oil, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-

CAS #

124046-35-1

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.

Foam Boosting

Viscosity Controlling

Cleansing Surfactant

Boosts Lather

Controls Viscosity

Enhances lather

Lifts away dirt and oil

Controls product thickness

Traditional Use

Modern surfactant derived from sesame oil developed in the mid-20th century for use as a cleansing and foaming agent in cosmetics and personal care products.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️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