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Ingredient · Personal Care Active

Fatty acid amide

Mixed · 5/10, higher is cleaner

How we reached this

Class of N-acyl alkanolamines (cocamide / lauramide / oleamide derivatives) used as surfactant + thickener. EWG Skin Deep flags moderate (3-5) — concern from N-nitrosamine contamination historically when paired with secondary amines; modern formulations specify nitrosamine-free production. IARC 2B (possibly carcinogenic) listing applies specifically to cocamide DEA in California Prop 65.

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About this rating

Ratings run 1–10, higher is cleaner, and are set editorially against the sources above — see the methodology page for how an ingredient rating becomes part of a product score. Last reviewed 2026-05-25.