Very Disliked
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Coconut Derived
Coconut-derived ingredients are made from coconut oil or other parts of the coconut, often processed into surfactants, emulsifiers, emollients, or fatty acids. They're widely used in cleansers and moisturizers, but may be a concern for those with coconut allergies or sensitivities.
Explained
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine comes from the fatty acids of coconut oil. It is an emulsifier, meaning it helps stabilize and mix ingredients.
This ingredient can be irritating in higher amounts and is related to Cocamidopropyl Betaine.
See all 221 products with Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
Users who like it
4%
Users who avoid it
96%
What it does
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Surfactant
When added to liquid, surfactants may act as detergents, wetting agents, emulsifiers, foaming agents, and dispersants
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Cleansers
Treatments
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
32923
INCI Name
COCAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE
EC #
 268-771-8/930-947-3
All Functions
Antistatic, Emulsifying, Hair Conditioning, Surfactant
