TEA-Laurate/Myristate

TEA-Laurate/Myristate molecular structure
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: TEA Laurate Myristate, Triethanolamine Laurate Myristate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Emulsifier
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut and palm kernel oils, which contain lauric and myristic fatty acids. Synthesized by neutralizing a mixture of lauric and myristic acids with triethanolamine.
TEA-Laurate/Myristate is the Triethanalomine Salt of a mixture of lauric and myristic acids
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Emulsifying
Forces oil and water to stay mixed instead of separating into layers. The unsung hero holding your lotion together.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Emulsifier
Mixes Oil & Water
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2013
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU✔ permitted
JAPAN✔ permitted
CANADA✔ permitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR