TEA-STEARATE is graded B (Low Concern) by Expert·ING, based on COSING, FDA regulatory data. It is restricted under EU COSING — AnnexIII-CONCENTRATION-.
TEA-STEARATE
Safety grade: B
TEA-Stearate is a gentle cleansing compound made by combining stearic acid (a natural fatty acid) with triethanolamine. It helps remove dirt and oil from skin and hair while keeping products from separating.
This ingredient works as a cleanser and emulsifier to remove impurities from the skin, while also helping to blend and stabilize the different components in cosmetic formulations.
Graded using: COSING, FDA.
- EU COSING — Restricted
Last verified: May 26, 2026
Other Surfactant ingredients
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE — Grade C
- XANTHAN GUM — Grade A
- CETEARYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- CETYL ALCOHOL — Grade A
- STEARIC ACID — Grade A
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE — Grade C**
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE — Grade A