TEA-Alginate
AKA “Triethanolamine Alginate, TEA Salt of Alginic Acid”
Ingredient
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Ingredient Facts
TEA-Alginate
AKA: Triethanolamine Alginate, TEA Salt of Alginic Acid
Ingredient · Emulsion Stabilising · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Emulsifier
Marine
Not Clean
Alginic acid, triethanolamine salt
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Functions
Binding
Emulsion Stabilising
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Viscosity Controlling
Holds Formula Together
Stabilizes Emulsion
Controls Viscosity
Holds ingredients together
Keeps product blended
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
A modern salt created by combining triethanolamine with sodium alginate (derived from brown seaweed), developed as a thickener and gelling agent in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Concentration Guide
Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR