Ingredient

Cocamide MEA

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Scout's take

Ethanolamine surfactant booster; California Proposition 65 listed for carcinogenicity. Carries N-nitrosamine contamination risk when stacked with secondary amines (which this formula contains via cocamidopropyl betaine).

More from Scout's analyses

Coconut-derived foam booster placed on California's Proposition 65 list in 2012 as a substance known to cause cancer (residual diethanolamine and nitrosamine concerns).

from the analysis of CeraVe SA Renewing Cleanser (Face & Body)

Ethanolamine surfactant booster; California Proposition 65 listed for carcinogenicity. Carries N-nitrosamine contamination risk when stacked with secondary amines.

from the analysis of Pantene Pro-V Classic Clean Shampoo

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