Triethanolamine-Coco-Hydrolyzed Animal Protein
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrolyzed Protein Cocamide, TEA-Coco Protein
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Triethanolamine-Coco-Hydrolyzed Animal Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Functions
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.
Traditional Use
Modern synthetic ingredient combining triethanolamine with hydrolyzed animal protein, developed to provide conditioning and film-forming properties in cosmetic formulations.
EWG
4
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 →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR