INCI Name:
Undecylenoyl Oat Amino Acids
Description
Undeoat is a lipoamino acid obtained from Undecylenic acid and selected amino acids derived from Oat (Avena sativa): it’s a mild surfactant with excellent tolerability and compatibility, able to reduce skin irritation caused by other surfactants respecting the skin layer. Undeoat has showed strong antibacterial and antifungal properties and also reduces sebum and dandruff formation.
Origin
Lipoaminoacid obtained from Undecylenic acid and selected amino acids derived from Oat (Avena Sativa)
Application
- Cleansers for greasy skin and hair
- Sebo-normalizing shampoos
- Anti-dandruff shampoos
- Sensitive skin formulations (e.g. seborrheic dermatitis products)
Mechanism of action
It inhibits the microbial and fungal proliferation reducing dandruff and sebum production.
Key Features
- Mild surfactant
- Strong antibacterial and antifungal activity
- Sebonormalizing activity
- It reduces the skin irritation caused by primary surfactants
- It respects skin layer
Usage Dosage
3 - 5%
Form
Clear liquid
Tox tests
In vitro:
- Skin irritation
- Ocular irritation
Efficacy test:
- Anti dandruff properties
