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 22, 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
head and shoulder’s shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Procter & Gamble
Head and Shoulders
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
head and shoulders
Head and Shoulders Refreshing Menthol Anti-Dandruff Shampoo For Men
Lists fragrance, essential oils, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
head&shoulders
head&shoulders shampooing antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Hello Hydration 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner, Moisture for Hair
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Himmlisch Lang, Langhaar Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
Honey Treasures
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Mask
Conditioner · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Honey Treasures Repairing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Hygiene - Plus (sensitive)
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
ignite my colour
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Head & Shoulders
Instant Oil Control
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Wella Professionals
Invigo Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Colgate-Palmolive
Karité nourrissant douche
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Keratin Kraft Aufbau-Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
TRESemmé
Keratin Repair Bond Plex Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Keratin Smooth Shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
L’Oréal
L’ORÉAL Professionnel LISS UNLIMITED
Lists fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Johnson & Johnson
Lait Gel mousse extra doux
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Palmolive
Les Secrets de Tahiti Passion & Monoï
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
Lipikar Gel Lavant apaisant protecteur
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
La Roche-Posay
LIPIKAR Huile Lavante Relipidante Anti-irritations
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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