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Surfactant

SODIUM/TEA-LAUROYL KERATIN AMINO ACIDS

68

Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

A keratin-derived amino-acid surfactant similar to its collagen counterpart, used for hair conditioning and cleansing. Carries EU Annex III/62 restriction due to the triethanolamine (TEA) component.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild hair-conditioning surfactant
  • Keratin amino acids support hair fiber repair
  • Lower irritation than sulfate cleansers

Known concerns

  • TEA component can form nitrosamines if formulated with nitrosating agents
  • EU Annex III restriction reference III/62
  • Animal-derived keratin; not vegan

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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