Triethanolamine Sesquistearate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Triethanolamine Sesquistearate is a mixture of mono- and di- esters of stearic acid and Triethanolamine
What does it do?
Triethanolamine Sesquistearate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
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Skin conditioning
improves the appearance, feel, and condition of skin
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Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
EU regulatory status
Triethanolamine Sesquistearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Triethanolamine Sesquistearate?
Triethanolamine Sesquistearate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Triethanolamine Sesquistearate is a mixture of mono- and di- esters of stearic acid and Triethanolamine
Is Triethanolamine Sesquistearate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Triethanolamine Sesquistearate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Triethanolamine Sesquistearate do in cosmetic products?
Triethanolamine Sesquistearate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning, skin conditioning - emollient.
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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: 09/03/2016