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Surfactant

TEA-LAUROYL HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN

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Safety score · 0–100

Moderate

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

About

A protein-derived surfactant: hydrolyzed collagen joined to lauric acid and neutralized with TEA. Mild on skin, but the TEA portion is the source of moderate concern about nitrosamine impurities.

Function

CLEANSINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant and conditioner
  • Adds film-forming feel to hair/skin
  • Low irritation profile at use levels

Known concerns

  • TEA (triethanolamine) salt — possible nitrosamine formation if combined with nitrosating agents
  • Limited recent CIR data on this exact lauroyl-collagen TEA salt

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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