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Surfactant

STEARAMIDO POLY(HYDROXYPROPYL) TARTRATE

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Safety score · 0–100

Fine

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

About

A multifunctional surfactant and mild exfoliant from tartaric acid and a stearyl amine. Combines gentle cleansing with mild AHA action — effective but the amine and AHA chemistry both warrant some caution.

Function

CLEANSINGSURFACTANT - EMULSIFYINGSURFACTANT - HYDROTROPESURFACTANT - CLEANSINGEXFOLIATING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant for cleansing
  • Mild exfoliating action from tartaric acid
  • Good biodegradability

Known concerns

  • Stearyl amine derivatives can mildly irritate
  • Limited independent cosmetic safety data
  • AHA chemistry may increase skin sensitivity to sun

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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