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PALMAMIDE MEA.

Insufficient Data / EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING

PALMAMIDE MEA functions as a versatile cosmetic ingredient, primarily acting as a skin and hair conditioning agent, contributing to improved texture and appearance. It also serves as a surfactant-foam booster, enhancing the lather and stability of cleansing formulations.

Summary

Skin-conditioning agent Hair-conditioning agent Surfactant-foam booster

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates as a conditioning agent for both skin and hair, aiding in moisture retention and surface smoothness. Additionally, it boosts foam production and stability when incorporated into surfactant-based systems, enhancing the user experience of foaming products.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Conflicts

  • Nitrosating agents (due to potential formation of N-nitroso compounds)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The CIR Expert Panel assessed PALMAMIDE MEA, as part of a group of ethanolamides, determining it to be safe under current usage practices and concentrations, provided formulations are nonirritating. A critical restriction is its incompatibility with nitrosating agents, as this can lead to the formation of potentially harmful N-nitroso compounds. The CIR did not specifically evaluate PALMAMIDE MEA for skin, eye, or lung irritation, categorizing the weight of evidence as unknown.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Insufficient Data

While PALMAMIDE MEA offers conditioning and foam-boosting benefits, the lack of specific clinical efficacy data and unassessed irritation potential warrant a cautious approach, categorizing it as an ingredient with insufficient data for a confident recommendation.

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