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Ingredient Facts
Minkamide dea
AKA: Mink oil-derived amide, Mink amide DEA
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Amides, mink-oil, N,N-bis(2-hydroxyethyl)-
CAS #
124046-27-1
Form
Liquid
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foam Boosting
Cleansing Surfactant
Boosts Lather
Enhances lather
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic derivative developed in the late 20th century combining mink oil properties with chemical modifiers to create a more stable and versatile conditioning agent for cosmetics.