Cocamide MIPA
Characteristics
- INCI
- Cocamide MIPA
- CAS
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68333-82-4
This is the substance number in the Chemical Abstracts Service registry. The CAS number uniquely identifies a substance regardless of language, trade name, or synonyms.
- EC
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269-793-0, 931-596-9
This is the substance number in the European chemical identification system (EC number), used in European regulatory databases including ECHA/CosIng.
- Functions
- emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, surfactant, viscosity controlling
Who it's for
Description
Cocamide MIPA is a coconut-derived ingredient used mostly in cleansers, shampoos, body washes, and other rinse-off formulas. It’s made by combining fatty acids from coconut oil with methyl isopropanolamine, and it works mainly as a foam booster, thickener, and cleansing helper. In a formula, it helps create a richer lather, improves texture, and can make products feel creamier and more stable.
For hair and skin, Cocamide MIPA doesn’t act like a treatment ingredient on its own, but it can make cleansing products more pleasant and effective to use. People who like a more luxurious foam or a thicker shampoo often benefit from it. It’s especially useful in formulas designed to remove oil, sweat, and buildup while still feeling smooth during application.
Caveat: because it’s a surfactant-related ingredient, it may be less ideal for very dry, very sensitive, or easily irritated skin if used in a harsh formula. As with many cleansing ingredients, the overall product matters more than the ingredient alone. In leave-on products it’s uncommon, and in rinse-off products it’s generally there to support performance rather than provide direct skin benefits.
Products with Cocamide MIPA (648 total)
Most often found in L'Oreal products (23 items)
