Amphoteric surfactant
DIHYDROXYETHYL TALLOW GLYCINATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
An amphoteric surfactant derived from tallow fatty acids and glycine that gently cleanses while softening hair and skin. Often added to milder shampoo and body wash formulas as a co-surfactant.
Skin benefits
- Amphoteric surfactant and conditioner
- Mild cleansing in shampoos
- Reduces irritation of harsher surfactants
- Stabilizes foam
Known concerns
- Animal-derived tallow source
- Eye irritation in concentrated form
- Tallow alkyl impurities possible
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related amphoteric surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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