Conditioning agent
STEARAMIDOETHYL ETHANOLAMINE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
Fatty amidoamine derived from stearic acid, used as a hair and skin conditioner in rinse-off and leave-on products. Provides softness and antistatic effects with a moderate, well-understood safety profile.
Skin benefits
- Effective hair and skin conditioning agent
- Improves wet and dry combability
- Reduces static in hair products
- Stable in typical formulation pH ranges
Known concerns
- Cationic amides can be mildly irritating to eyes and skin at high levels
- May contribute to nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents
- Limited free amine impurity controls required
- Not recommended for compromised skin barriers
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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