Cocamide Methyl Mea
Cocamide Methyl Mea is a surfactant and viscosity controlling ingredient. It’s in 4 products on Poliage, most often cleanser and shampoo. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: Coconut derivatives.
Updated October 22, 2026
What it does
Contains Cocamide Methyl Mea: foam-boosting
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Methyl Mea: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Cocamide Methyl Mea: viscosity-controlling
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 55400, accessed October 22, 2026.
Products that contain Cocamide Methyl Mea
BYOMA
Creamy Jelly Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists exfoliating acid, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Frizz Control Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, silicones, coconut derivatives
Freeman
Restorative Facial Exfoliator + Cleanser
Cleanser · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, coconut derivatives
Moroccanoil
Scalp Balancing Shampoo
Shampoo · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, salicylic acid, coconut derivatives
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