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
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
body wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Body Wash
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Suave
Bonding Infusion Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Cantu
Cantu Guava Scalp Care Shampoo
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champoings
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Deliplus
Champú Cabellos Blancos y Platinos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Ultrex
Champú cítrico anticaspa cabello graso
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Pantene
Champú Purificante Nutri Pro-V
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Pantène
Cheveux fins Force & Brillance
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Ciclaplast Gel Lavant B5
Lists sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Clarifying Tea Tree Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Classic Clean Anti-dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Clean Comfort Body and Face Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Walgreens
Clinical Strength Dandruff Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Softsoap
Coconut Gentle Wash
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Dove
Coconut Milk & Sugar Lychee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Love Beauty and Planet
Coconut Oil & Ylang Ylang Conditioner
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, drying alcohol, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Color Glanz Farbschutz-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Color Me Happy Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Color Protecting Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Revlon
ColorSilk After Color Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, essential oils, coconut derivatives
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