Tea-Stearate
Tea-Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 21 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).
| INCI name | TEA-STEARATE |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 4568-28-9 |
| EC number | 224-945-5 |
| Prevalence | 21 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
Used in
Face Cleansers 19%General Moisturizers 19%Grooming 14.3%Prescription 9.5%Wash Off Masks 9.5%BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizers 4.8%
Frequently asked
- What does Tea-Stearate do in skincare?
- Tea-Stearate functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Tea-Stearate 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-Stearate?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (19% of its uses).
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