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
Dove
Men+Care Coastal Cedar + Bergamot Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Eucalyptus + Cedar Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Exfoliating Deep Clean Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Lime + Avocado Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Mango + Cedarwood Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Mineral + Sage Reviving Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Moon Oasis Body & Face Wash for Hydrated Skin
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Plant-Based Bourbon Vanilla+Hazelnut Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Purifying Charcoal + Clay Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, sulfates, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Refreshing Extra Fresh Body + Face Wash
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Dove
Men+Care Sandalwood + Cardamom Oil Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, coconut derivatives
Garnier
Method for Curls Moisture Restoring Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
palmolive
Mild & Sensitive with Pure mIlk Proteins
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
Aussie
MIRACLE CURLS SHAMPOO
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Curls with Coconut and Jojoba Oil and Paraben Free Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Aussie
Miracle Shine
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Moisture Repair Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, silicones, coconut derivatives
Kenra Professional
Moisture Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Herbal Essences
Moisture-Balancing Shampoo
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Henkel
Nature Moments - Shampoo (Marokkanisches Arganöl & Macadamiaöl)
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
neutrogena
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Watsons
Nourishing micellar shampoo
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
nước rửa tay
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Dove
Oat Milk & Berry Brulee Plant Milk Body Wash
Body wash · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
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