Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
What Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is & what it does
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a synthetic amphoteric compound derived from coconut fatty acids. In formulas it works as a conditioning agent and antistatic ingredient, helping rinse-off and leave-on products feel smoother and reducing static on hair. It is most common in cleansers and hair care rather than in the active part of a sunscreen.
What does Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine do in skincare?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine works as a conditioning and antistatic agent. It helps products feel smoother and reduces static, which is why it shows up most often in cleansers and hair care. In skincare it plays a supporting texture and conditioning role.
Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine natural or synthetic?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is synthetic but derived from coconut fatty acids, so it has a partly plant-based origin. The fatty acids are chemically modified to create the finished conditioning ingredient. This makes it a coconut-derived synthetic compound.
Is Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine safe?
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is commonly used in personal care products and is generally considered safe at standard use levels. As with many surfactant-related ingredients, very high concentrations could be more irritating, but finished products use it well below that. People with reactive skin can patch test if concerned.
Sunscreens with Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Srichand Sun Lution Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa ++++ Acne
89/100
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Facetology Triple Care Sunscreen For Oily Skin SPF 40 +++ - New Formula
86/100
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Y.O.U. You Sunbrella Intensive Care Aqua Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
72/100
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Y.O.U. Sunbrella 2% Niacinamide Brightening Sunscreen SPF 50+ Pa++++
72/100
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Y.O.U. Sunbrella Daily Defense Sunscreen Serum SPF30 Pa+++
69/100
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Y.O.U. Y.o.u Sunbrella Triple UV Acne Care Sunscreen SPF + Pa ++++
68/100
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Terry Sun Bread Sun Best SPF 50 Pa+++
65/100