Cocamide Mea
The foam booster.
What it does
Made from coconut oil. It thickens shampoo and makes the lather richer.
Good to know
A 2021 lab study found it can make eyes sting, so rinse well if shampoo gets in them.
Often found in: Shampoos, Shower gels, Anti-dandruff shampoos
Around the world
- United States: No FDA limit. The FDA doesn't approve cosmetic ingredients before sale. Source
- EU and UK: No special limit in the EU or UK. Source
- Canada: Not on Health Canada's Hotlist of restricted ingredients. Source
- Australia: No limit in Australia's Poisons Standard. Source
Sources
- Cocamide MEA causes eye irritation by activating TRPV1 channels (Br J Pharmacol, 2021) (Independent)
- CIR: Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Cocamide MEA (1999) (Industry-funded)
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