Tallamide DEA
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Tallow Amide DEA, Tallowamide DEA
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Amides, tall-oil fatty, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
CAS #
68155-20-4
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
This is a synthetic derivative of tall oil (a wood processing byproduct) combined with diethanolamine, developed in the mid-20th century as a cosmetic thickening and conditioning agent to improve texture and product stability.
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