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Surfactant

TEA-LAUROYL KERATIN AMINO ACIDS

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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 mild keratin-derived surfactant neutralized with triethanolamine (TEA). The keratin part is benign, but TEA-class ingredients can form nitrosamines if combined with nitrosating preservatives.

Function

ANTISTATICCLEANSINGHAIR CONDITIONINGSKIN CONDITIONINGSURFACTANT - CLEANSING

Skin benefits

  • Mild surfactant from keratin amino acids
  • Hair-substantive cleansing agent
  • Often used in gentle shampoos

Known concerns

  • TEA (triethanolamine) ingredient — nitrosamine-forming potential
  • Should not be combined with nitrosating preservatives
  • Possible mild eye irritant

References

EU

EU CosIng database

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

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