Snapshot
- Overview
- A foam-boosting ingredient that helps cleansers lather and rinse clean.
- Category
- Cleansing, Emulsifying
- Type
- Surfactant
Oleamide Mipa
Oleamide MIPA is an amide of oleic acid and monoisopropanolamine used as a water-dispersible surfactant and thickener, found in cleansers to stabilize foam, adjust feel, and aid rinsing; evidence of long-term skin benefits is limited.
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Our take
Is Oleamide Mipa a Good Ingredient?
Rated Fair because it works mainly as a foam booster and thickener, with little evidence of direct skin benefit, and as a surfactant it can cause stinging or irritation at higher use levels. It's a utility ingredient rather than a skincare active, which limits how high it can score.
What it does
Skin Benefits
Improves cleansing with a creamier lather and helps lift away daily buildup; long-term skincare benefits aren't well established. Improves the feel of a wash without adding heaviness.
Where you'll find it
Uses in Skincare & Cosmetics
Used in face washes, body washes, and shampoos as a foam booster and thickener, especially in gel and liquid cleanser formats.
Before you use it
Safety
May cause mild skin or eye irritation, particularly in stronger cleanser bases or with frequent use. Typically safe at cosmetic levels, but discontinue if redness or tightness occurs.
Products with Oleamide Mipa
