DEA Stearate

AKA: Diethanolamine Stearate, DEA Monostearate

Plant-Derived

Emulsifier

Skin Conditioner

Not Clean

DEA Stearate is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.

CAS #

111-41-1

Form

Liquid

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Caution

Functions

Emulsifying

Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory0 listings

🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →

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EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Caution

Restricted By

Concentration Guide

CIR's newest survey reports no concentration of use.

CIR · report published 2017

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR