Tea-Alginate
A cosmetic ingredient used as binding, emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Alginic acid, triethanolamine salt
What does it do?
Tea-Alginate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Binding
holds the components of a formulation together, especially in pressed powders and compact makeup
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Emulsion stabilising
stabilises emulsions of oil and water, preventing separation over time
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Viscosity controlling
adjusts the thickness or flow of a formulation
EU regulatory status
This ingredient is restricted in the European Union.
Tea-Alginate is listed under Annex III of EU Cosmetics Regulation 1223/2009 (entry 62). It is permitted only under specific conditions, concentration limits, or in particular product types.
Frequently asked questions
What is Tea-Alginate?
Tea-Alginate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Alginic acid, triethanolamine salt
Is Tea-Alginate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Only with restrictions. Tea-Alginate is permitted in EU cosmetics only under specific conditions defined in Annex III of Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Tea-Alginate do in cosmetic products?
Tea-Alginate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: binding, emulsion stabilising, viscosity controlling.
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Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 15/10/2010