Snapshot
- Overview
- A fatty emulsifier that helps creams spread smoothly.
- Category
- Emulsifying
- Type
- Emulsifier
Stearamidoethyl Diethylamine
Stearamidoethyl diethylamine is a fatty amidoamine surfactant used in personal care as an emulsifier and viscosity adjuster. It promotes stable dispersions of oils and waxes and refines texture in creams, lotions, and certain hair styling formulations.
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Our take
Is Stearamidoethyl Diethylamine a Good Ingredient?
It rates Fair: it's a useful emulsifier and texture aid, but amidoamines can irritate skin or eyes, especially in leave-ons or at higher levels, and skincare-specific data are limited, which holds it back from a higher score.
What it does
Skin Benefits
It improves spreadability and cohesion for a smoother application feel, and can lighten the sensory profile of rich formulas without excessive weight.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
It's used in face creams, body lotions, makeup primers, and some styling creams to keep oil and water phases together and maintain uniform texture during wear.
Before you use it
Safety
It may cause irritation or sensitization in some individuals, especially near the eyes or on compromised skin. It's best tolerated in well-buffered, rinse-off formulas; patch testing may help sensitive users.
Products with Stearamidoethyl Diethylamine
