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TEA-LAURATE/MYRISTATE.

Optional / CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

TEA-LAURATE/MYRISTATE is a versatile ingredient functioning primarily as a surfactant, enabling the effective mixing of oil and water. It serves as a cleansing agent to remove impurities and contributes to skin conditioning, leaving the skin feeling soft and smooth.

Summary

Surfactant Cleansing Agent Skin Conditioning Agent Emollient Solvent Emulsifying Agent Foaming Agent

Science

Mechanism of Action

This ingredient operates by reducing the surface tension of liquids, a characteristic of surfactants. This action facilitates the emulsification of fats and water, allowing for the efficient removal of oil and soil particles from the skin. Beyond its cleansing properties, it also acts as an emollient and solvent, enhancing skin's texture and aiding in the dissolution of other compounds within a formulation.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Insufficient-data 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

Conflicts

  • N-nitrosating agents (due to potential formation of N-nitroso compounds)

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Safe with restrictions
Sensitization risk Unknown

The Cosmetic Ingredient Review (CIR) Expert Panel deemed TEA-LAURATE/MYRISTATE and other triethanolamine (TEA)-containing ingredients safe for use when formulations are nonirritating. It is crucial to ensure that free diethanolamine levels do not exceed current safe practices and that the ingredient is not combined with N-nitrosating agents to prevent the formation of N-nitroso compounds.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

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

Our Assessment

Verdict

Optional

TEA-LAURATE/MYRISTATE is a functional ingredient valuable for its surfactant and cleansing properties, provided it adheres strictly to CIR safety restrictions regarding formulation to be nonirritating and avoidance of N-nitrosating agents.

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