Diethanolamine

Diethanolamine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 13 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameDIETHANOLAMINE
FunctionBUFFERING
CAS number111-42-2
EC number203-868-0
Prevalence13 products (0.01% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches1,000

Used in

Face Cleansers 38.5%Body Washes 23.1%Prescription 15.4%Body Lotions 7.7%Facial Treatments 7.7%Serums 7.7%

Frequently asked

What does Diethanolamine do in skincare?
Diethanolamine functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Diethanolamine?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (38.5% of its uses).

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