TEA-Alginate

AKA: Triethanolamine Alginate, TEA Salt of Alginic Acid

Plant-Derived

Emulsifier

Marine

Not Clean

Alginic acid, triethanolamine salt

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

Restricted By

Credo Beauty Sephora Clean at Sephora Target Clean Whole Foods Premium Body Care Beauty Heroes MADE SAFE EWG VERIFIED

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Concentration Guide

Dermal absorption: 2%. Source: CIR Safety Assessment (CIR Seq 680).

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU✔ permitted

JAPAN✔ permitted

CANADA✔ permitted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR