Acetamide Mea
What Acetamide Mea is & what it does
Acetamide MEA (acetamide monoethanolamine) is a small synthetic amide used mainly as a humectant and conditioning agent. In skincare and hair care it is generally used to attract and hold moisture and to improve the feel and slip of a product, and it can also act as a solvent for other ingredients. It is most often seen in rinse-off products, hair conditioners, and some leave-on lotions. No specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog.
What is Acetamide MEA?
Acetamide MEA (acetamide monoethanolamine) is a small synthetic amide used in cosmetics. It is included mainly to manage moisture and product feel.
What does Acetamide MEA do in skincare?
It is generally used as a humectant and conditioning agent that helps attract and hold water, and it can also act as a solvent and improve slip. It is most often found in hair conditioners, rinse-off products, and some lotions.
Is Acetamide MEA safe?
It is generally considered safe at the concentrations used in cosmetics, and no specific concerns are flagged for it in this catalog. People with very sensitive skin can patch test as a precaution.
Sunscreens with Acetamide Mea
We rate 5 sunscreens that contain it:
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Physiogel Calming Relief Anti-Redness Day Cream SPF 20
90/100
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The Face Shop Dr. Belmeur UV Derma Tone Up Sun Cream
88/100
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Dr. Barbara Stürm Sun Drops Spf 50
87/100
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Doctor Babor Refine Cellular Age Spot Protector SPF 30
85/100
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Dr alies SPF 50 Pa+++ Daily Sunscreen
49/100