Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

* A hair conditioning agent

* Please read TIA’s post on What Is It: Silicones and Should We Avoid Them

Functions:

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a fatty mine salt, used as a hair care ingredient used as a conditioning and anti-static agent in shampoos and conditioners, and is also sometimes used for its luminescent, pearl-like properties. It serves in some cases as a mild detergent that can remove hair build-up (Happi.com). When seen as a surfactant, it is at concentrations much lower than typical shampoo levels (1% vs 12%) and is considered a mild alternative to other harsher cleansers, according to The Beauty Brains.

Safety Measures/Side Effects:

According to the Cosmetics Database, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a low hazard ingredient that is "Classified as not expected to be potentially toxic or harmful." No other studies were found that reported negative side effects regarding use of this ingredient.

Recommended Products w/ Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine:

Hair Vitality Conditioner, Hair Vitality Shampoo, Tricomin Restructuring Conditioner, Frederic Fekkai Technician Conditioner, Neostrata Lotion Plus AHA 15, White Sands Volumizing Color Secure Nourishing Shampoo, Pure Basic Tea Tree and Rosemary Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Conditioner