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Ingredient Facts
Tallowamide dea
AKA: Tallow Amide DEA, DEA-Tallow Amine
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
Amides, tallow, N,N-bis(hydroxyethyl)
CAS #
68140-08-9
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Functions
Antistatic
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Foam Boosting
Viscosity Controlling
Reduces Static
Stabilizes Emulsion
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Traditional Use
This is a synthetic derivative combining tallow with diethanolamine, developed in the mid-to-late 20th century as a cosmetic conditioning and thickening agent to improve the feel and stability of personal care formulations.