Amino-acid surfactant
TEA-LAUROYL/MYRISTOYL ASPARTATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A triethanolamine salt of fatty-acyl aspartate used as a mild cleansing and conditioning surfactant. Gentle and biodegradable, but the TEA part requires formulation care to avoid nitrosamine risk.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild amino-acid-based anionic surfactant for gentle cleansing
- Conditions hair and skin while removing dirt and oil
- Biodegradable and generally well tolerated
Known concerns
- Triethanolamine counter-ion raises nitrosamine formation concerns if combined with nitrosating agents
- Can be mildly irritating to eyes in leave-on use
- Quality dependent on purity of the TEA component
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
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