Stearamine oxide (inci)

Stearamine, an amine with an octadecyl (stearyl) side chain, is used in cosmetic formulations. It acts as surfactant (washing-active substance; It acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application), antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, e.g. of hair), hair conditioner (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume), solubilizer (is able to dissolve or dilute substances without causing chemical reactions between the dissolved substance and the dissolving substance) and foaming agent (increases foaming and improves volume, structure and durability of the foam).