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TEA-HYDROGENATED TALLOWOYL GLUTAMATE.

Questionable / CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING

TEA-Hydrogenated Tallowoyl Glutamate is a surfactant and cleansing agent designed to reduce surface tension and aid in the removal of impurities from the skin. While also recognized for hair conditioning properties, its primary utility in skincare is focused on its ability to facilitate effective cleansing.

Summary

Cleansing Agent Surfactant

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient functions as an effective surfactant, actively lowering the surface tension of the stratum corneum. This action helps to emulsify and dislodge dirt and other impurities from the skin's surface, thereby promoting a thorough cleansing process.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Low confidence
Effective range N/A
Optimal

N/A

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Both
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

Glutamate derivatives, including this ingredient, may exhibit instability around pH 3 and at temperatures of approximately 75°C, potentially converting to pyroglutamate. Furthermore, at intermediate pH values, glutamic acid can transform into pyrrolidonecarboxylic acid.

Conflicts

  • Products must not be formulated in a manner that could lead to the formation of N-nitroso compounds, a critical incompatibility due to the presence of triethanolamine (TEA).

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel concluded that this ingredient is safe for use in cosmetics under current practices and concentrations, provided the final product is formulated to be non-irritating. A stringent restriction requires that residual free diethanolamine (DEA) in ingredients containing triethanolamine (TEA) must not exceed 0.64%. The Panel also advises against its use in cosmetic products where the formation of N-nitroso compounds is possible. This ingredient is subject to specific use, concentration, or manufacturing restrictions under the EU Cosmetics Directive.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

No Normal
No Dry
No Oily
No Sensitive
Irritancy Unknown
Comedogenicity Unknown

Our Assessment

Verdict

Questionable

While offering surfactant properties beneficial for cleansing, the significant safety restrictions related to potential N-nitroso compound formation and mandated low residual DEA levels, coupled with limited specific skin efficacy data, render this ingredient highly questionable for precision skincare.

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