Ingredient · dataset v56
Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine and fungal acne
No known trigger
Why it's not a known trigger
An amide surfactant; amide-linked, not a cleavable fatty ester. Round-3 2b, approved.
Evidence strength
Judged neutral — no trigger evidence
Function
Surfactant
Checked products with this ingredient (1)
Product types: Body care
Body care (1)
Related surfactant
- Ammonium Laureth Sulfate — No known trigger
- Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate — No known trigger
- Ammonium Xylenesulfonate — No known trigger
- C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside — No known trigger
- C20-22 Alkyl Phosphate — May trigger · Limited evidence
- Capryloyl Glycine — No known trigger
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside — No known trigger
- Cetearyl Glucoside — No known trigger
Sources
EU CosIng database — search the INCI name
Last reviewed: 2026-10-13 (dataset v56).
Questions
Does Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine trigger fungal acne?
No known trigger: An amide surfactant; amide-linked, not a cleavable fatty ester. Round-3 2b, approved.
Does Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine feed Malassezia?
No known link: Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine is judged with no known trigger. One screened ingredient is not a product verdict — when in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Is this medical advice?
No. We screen ingredient lists; we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. When in doubt, ask a dermatologist.
Check a full list containing Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine →
Not medical advice: we screen ingredient lists for potential triggers — we never diagnose, treat, or certify products. Dataset v56.