Tea-Isostearate

Tea-Isostearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTEA-ISOSTEARATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number88120-12-1
EC number289-375-1
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Toners 100%

Frequently asked

What does Tea-Isostearate do in skincare?
Tea-Isostearate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Tea-Isostearate allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Tea-Isostearate?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially toners (100% of its uses).

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