Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids

Sodium/TEA-Lauroyl Collagen Amino Acids molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Protein Surfactant
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Amino Acid
Acid
Not Clean
Amino acids, collagen, dodecanoyl derivatives, sodium salts, 2,2',2''-nitrilotrisethanol salts
CAS #
210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9
Functions
Antistatic
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Boosts collagen production
Traditional Use
A modern complex ingredient combining lauric acid with collagen-derived amino acids, developed as a conditioning and film-forming agent. Created to combine the cleansing properties of fatty acids with the moisturizing benefits of protein hydrolysates.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR