Babassuamidopropyl Dimethylamine
AKA “Babassu Oil Amine, Babassu Derived Conditioning Agent
Synthetic
Ingredient Facts
Babassuamidopropyl dimethylamine
AKA: Babassu Oil Amine, Babassu Derived Conditioning Agent
Synthetic · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived Synthetic
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Synthetic
Clean
Derived from babassu palm oil, this natural ingredient helps reduce frizz and static in hair, leaving it smoother and more manageable.
CAS #
223707-87-8
Form
Liquid
See origin →
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Reduces Static
Reduces Flyaways
Traditional Use
Synthetic conditioning and cleansing agent derived from babassu oil, created as a gentler alternative to petroleum-based surfactants for use in hair and body care products.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Melanin-Rich Skin
Suitable
EWG
4
CIR
Insufficient
Pregnancy
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
ewg-4
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USAunder review
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Feb 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR