TEA-Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: TEA Lauroyl Myristoyl Aspartate, Triethanolamine Lauroyl Myristoyl Aspartate
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut and palm kernel oils, which are common sources of lauric and myristic fatty acids. Synthesized through aminoacidation of fatty acids with aspartic acid and neutralized with triethanolamine (TEA).
Tea-Lauroyl/Myristoyl Aspartate
CAS #
210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9
Form
Liquid
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.
Hair 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.
Removes Impurities
Conditions Hair
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Lifts away dirt and oil
Softens and detangles hair
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
Restricted By
Concentration Guide
CIR lists it as not reported to be in use.
CIR · report published 2017
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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