Oliveamide Mea
A cosmetic ingredient used as hair conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - solubilizing in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Oliveamide MEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from olive oil. It conforms generally to the formula:
What does it do?
Oliveamide Mea is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Hair conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and manageability of hair
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Surfactant - foam boosting
surfactant that increases the volume or stability of foam produced by other surfactants in the same formulation
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Surfactant - solubilizing
surfactant that dissolves small amounts of oils into a clear water-based formulation
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
Oliveamide Mea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Oliveamide Mea?
Oliveamide Mea is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Oliveamide MEA is a mixture of ethanolamides of the fatty acids derived from olive oil. It conforms generally to the formula:
Is Oliveamide Mea allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Oliveamide Mea is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Oliveamide Mea do in cosmetic products?
Oliveamide Mea is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: hair conditioning, surfactant - foam boosting, surfactant - solubilizing, viscosity controlling.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 06/08/2020