TEA-Hydrogenated Cocoate

AKA: TEA Hydrogenated Coconut Oil, Triethanolamine Hydrogenated Cocoate
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Triethanalomine Hydrogenated Cocoate
Form
Liquid
Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A saturated version of coconut oil saponified with triethanolamine developed in modern cosmetics. Created to improve stability and shelf-life of plant-derived surfactants.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewednone on file
⚖️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