Sesamidopropyl Dimethylamine

AKA: Sesame Seed Dimethylamine

Synthetic

Cleanser

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

Amides, sesame-oil, N-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)-

Form

Liquid

Functions

Antistatic

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Cleansing

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

Reduces Static

Conditions Hair

Cleansing Surfactant

Lifts away dirt and oil

Reduces flyaways

Softens and detangles hair

Traditional Use

Modern conditioning agent synthesized from sesame oil in the late 20th century, designed to provide antistatic and smoothing properties in hair and skincare products.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

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