Ethanolamine
Ethanolamine is a cosmetic ingredient used as a buffering agent. It is used in 63 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 6,443 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | ETHANOLAMINE |
| Function | BUFFERING |
| CAS number | 141-43-5 |
| EC number | 205-483-3 |
| Prevalence | 63 products (0.07% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Haircare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 6,443 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 2,400 |
Used in
Other Styling 27%Shampoos 12.7%Conditioners 9.5%Hair Masks 7.9%Other Haircare 7.9%Hand Soaps 6.3%
Frequently asked
- What does Ethanolamine do in skincare?
- Ethanolamine functions as a buffering agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Ethanolamine allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Ethanolamine?
- It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially other styling (27% of its uses).
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