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DIHYDROXYETHYL SOY GLYCINATE

80

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A mild amphoteric surfactant derived from soy glycine that functions as a conditioning and cleansing agent in cosmetic formulations.

Dihydroxyethyl Soy Glycinate (INCI: Di(2-hydroxyethyl)soy-alkylammonioacetate) is a glycine-based amphoteric surfactant derived from soy fatty acids and ethanolamine. It is used as a mild cleansing and conditioning agent in rinse-off and leave-on cosmetic products. It is not listed on any EU prohibition annexes; as a surfactant with a long history of safe cosmetic use, it is considered acceptable within normal concentration limits for skin and eye tolerance.

Skin benefits

  • Mild cleansing agent suitable for sensitive skin
  • Conditioning and softening effect
  • Good foaming properties in combination with anionic surfactants

Known concerns

  • Minor potential for eye irritation at high concentrations
  • Generally mild but may cause irritation in sensitive individuals

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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