Cocamide DEA: Is It Safe for Tweens? | Miss Sparkles’ A–Z of Beauty Baddies Busted!
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Welcome to Miss Sparkles’ A–Z of Beauty Baddies Busted! — where we uncover the not-so-sparkly ingredients hiding in everyday beauty and body products!
If you’ve ever flipped over your shampoo bottle and thought, “Wait… what is all this stuff?”, you’re in the right place. 🕵️♀️
Working our way from A-Z we’re breaking down ingredients that might be doing more harm than good — especially for growing tweens and teens and those of us with sensitive skin. Because being label-smart is a total superpower!
Today’s beauty baddie? Cocamide DEA.
What it is:
Cocamide DEA (DEA is short for Diethanolamine) is made by mixing coconut oil with a chemical to help products foam up. It’s found in lots of bubbly things like shampoo, body wash, and even bubble baths.
🚫Why it’s on our Beauty Baddies list
It’s been linked to skin irritation — not great for sensitive skin!
Some studies say it can form potentially harmful ingredients when it reacts with other ingredients (yikes!).
It can dry out your skin with too much use.
🔍 Label Check:
Look out for ingredients called Cocamide DEA, Cocamide MEA, or Cocamide TEA on bottles. Even though it sounds natural (coconut!), it’s been chemically changed.
✨ Sparkly Swap:
Choose sudsy products made with natural surfactants like coconut-derived glucosides (look for “decyl glucoside” or “coco-glucoside”). These get you clean without the drama.
⚠️ Caution: Even gentler foaming agents can still dry out your skin, especially in winter — follow with a nice (natural) moisturiser!
💖 Try These Brands:
Ethique – Solid shampoo bars made with clean, gentle ingredients
Green People – Tween-safe washes that ditch the nasties
🌟 Remember: Not everything that bubbles is trouble, but some ingredients are just better left off your skin!
Understanding what’s in your beauty and body products means you’re looking out for your health, your skin, and the environment. Every little swap adds up to a big difference over time.
Glow up the safe way — one ingredient at a time.. ✨
Disclaimer:
The product recommendations shared in this post are based on personal research and opinions only. I’m not a medical or skincare professional, and every child’s skin is unique. Always check ingredient lists carefully and do a patch test before trying a new product—especially for kids with sensitive skin or allergies. If you have concerns about any skincare product or ingredient, please consult a healthcare professional or dermatologist. I don’t receive compensation from these brands—just sharing the love for safer, gentler choices!
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