Ingredient
PALMITAMIDE MEA
Substance information
Amides are generally conversion products of carbonic acids (carboxylic acids, mostly fatty acids) or other acids with nitrogen compounds (ammonia or alkyl and alkanol amines, amino acids etc). Examples: "stearamides" are amides of the stearic acid, "cocamides" are amides of coconut fatty acids. "MEA" refers to a monoethanolamine salt or an amide of monoethanolamine (2-aminoethanol).
Function(s) of this ingredient in cosmetic products
ANTISTATIC
Reduces electrostatic charges (eg of the hair)
SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING
Improves foam quality by increasing volume, structure and / or durability
VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
Increases or decreases the viscosity of cosmetic products