Cocamide Methyl MEA

Cocamide Methyl MEA is a fatty acid amide surfactant produced by reacting coconut-derived acids with methyl ethanolamine. Wash-off products use it as a mild co-surfactant that boosts lather, increases thickness, and supports stable emulsions.
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Ingredient Snapshot

Overview
A coconut-derived ingredient that thickens and boosts lather in washes.
Category
Cleansing, Emulsifying
Type
Surfactant

Ingredient Ratings

Overall Rating

Good

Comedogenic Risk

None

Skin Benefits

Improves the cushion and creaminess of foam so skin and hair feel comfortably cleansed. Works alongside primary surfactants to impart a milder cleanse.

Uses In Skincare & Cosmetics

Appears in sulfate-free shampoos, hand soaps, and shower gels to enrich suds and stabilize the system.

Comedogenic Rating

This ingredient is not typically evaluated for comedogenicity, and no standardized rating is available.

Safety

Generally safe in rinse-off formulas, though it can cause mild irritation, especially at higher concentrations or with frequent use. Rinse well and avoid use on compromised skin.

Is Cocamide Methyl MEA a Good Ingredient?

Functions effectively as a mild co-surfactant to support foam and viscosity, contributing to a gentler cleanse when properly dosed. That combination of solid performance and generally low risk earns it a Good rating, short of Great.

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