Triethanolamine-Coco-Hydrolyzed Animal Protein
molecular structure · PubChem
AKA: Hydrolyzed Protein Cocamide, TEA-Coco Protein
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Not Clean
OriginDerived from coconut oil and animal protein sources combined with triethanolamine, a synthetic amine compound. Created through hydrolysis of animal protein followed by complexation with triethanolamine and coconut-derived fatty acids.
Triethanolamine-Coco-Hydrolyzed Animal Protein is a cosmetic ingredient. Assessed as safe by the CIR.
Form
Liquid
State
Solid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory0 listings
🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →
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EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR
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