Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
A fatty amidoamine used as a skin-conditioning agent and mild emulsifier, commonly paired with acidic actives like glycolic acid to moderate pH and irritation.
Benefits
- ✓Cationic conditioning agent that softens skin and helps neutralize acidic actives to form mild surfactant salts
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A fatty amidoamine used as a skin-conditioning agent and mild emulsifier, commonly paired with acidic actives like glycolic acid to moderate pH and irritation. As an surfactant ingredient, it is particularly valued for cationic conditioning agent that softens skin and helps neutralize acidic actives to form mild surfactant salts.
Skin type guide
Generally well-tolerated across skin types. Patch testing is still recommended when introducing any new ingredient.
How to use it
Used as part of a cleanser, so placement is straightforward — it's your first step, applied to damp skin and rinsed off thoroughly. Avoid overwashing, which can disrupt the skin barrier.