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 nameTEA-STEARATE
FunctionCLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
CAS number4568-28-9
EC number224-945-5
Prevalence21 products (0.02% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (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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