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Stearamide Amp

Stearamide AMP is a synthetic fatty amide used in cosmetics primarily as a viscosity-building and stabilizing ingredient.

What it is

Stearamide AMP is the amide formed from stearic acid and aminomethyl propanol (AMP). In formulas it functions chiefly to build viscosity and help stabilize emulsions, and it can contribute opacity. It is a structural, texture-defining ingredient rather than an active.

Safety & warnings

Used at typical cosmetic levels it is generally well tolerated. It is a fatty amide that serves a structural role and is not associated with notable allergenicity. It is not strongly linked to comedogenicity.

Origin & sourcing

Synthetic, produced by reacting stearic acid with aminomethyl propanol.

Questions everyone asks

What is the role of Stearamide AMP?

It mainly builds viscosity and helps stabilize emulsions, contributing to a product's texture and consistency.

Is Stearamide AMP natural or synthetic?

It is synthetic, made by reacting stearic acid with aminomethyl propanol.

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