TEA-Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: TEA Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Collagen, Triethanolamine Cocoyl Collagen
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Marine
Not Clean
Acid chlorides, coco, reaction products with protein hydrolyzates, compds. with triethanolamine
CAS #
68952-16-9
Form
Liquid
Functions
Antistatic
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Hair Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Skin 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
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
A modern surfactant combining coconut oil derivatives with hydrolyzed collagen developed for the cosmetics industry. Created to provide cleansing properties while incorporating protein conditioning benefits.
EWG
5
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
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