Cocamide Mea
Cocamide Mea is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 320 products on Poliage, most often shampoo, body wash and cleanser. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 21, 2026
In plain English
An amide made from coconut fatty acids and monoethanolamine. Thickens and stabilizes foam in shampoos and washes.
What it does
Contains Cocamide Mea: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Mea: emulsion-stabilising
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Mea: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Mea: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Mea: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 32919, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cocamide Mea
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Black Lot 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Dark Temptation Lot 6x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Gold Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
3en1
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3-en-1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Ice Cool Fraîcheur Glaciale 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme 3en1 Lendemain Difficile Réveil Détox 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Anarchy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Black Night
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Carbon 3en1 Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Gold
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Ice Cool Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme Provocation 12h Parfum Frais 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche Homme Provocation 12h Parfum Frais 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche Homme Provocation Lot 6 X 400ML(dont 2 offerts)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
AXE
AXE Gel Douche Wild Mojito & Bois de Cèdre 2x400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche You 250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe Gel Douche YOU 400ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Gel Douche You Lot 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Ice Gold Gel Douche Homme Air de la Montagne et Senteur Bois Frais 3 en 1 Lot 2x250ML
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe SG
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Axe
Axe sg cuir&cooki 2x250ml
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Axe
AXE Trousse Homme Wild Eau de Toilette 100ml, Déodorant 150ml & Gel Douche 250ml x1
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Body Envy Volumizing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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