INCI name

BRASSICAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE

Brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine

An amidoamine from Brassica seed oil fatty acids, used in hair conditioners.

What it is

Brassicamidopropyl dimethylamine is an amidoamine whose name refers to fatty acids derived from Brassica seed oil, reacted with dimethylaminopropylamine. CosIng gives no description, but lists it as a hair-conditioning and skin-conditioning agent.

Where it is used

Found mainly in hair conditioners, hair masks and leave-in hair products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal the exact Brassica species or the fatty acid distribution.

Functions

Hair conditioning
Enhancing the appearance and feel of hair. Leaving the hair easy to comb, supple, soft and shiny and/or imparting volume, lightness, gloss, texture, etc.
Skin conditioning
Maintaining the skin in good condition.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (33)

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