Safety Assessment of Diethanolami…s Used in Cosmetics.

Findings

Diethanolamine (a pH balancer) and its 16 salt derivatives are considered safe in cosmetics when they don't irritate skin. The key catch: these ingredients can't be used in formulas where N-nitroso compounds might form, since that combination raises safety concerns.

Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
International journal of toxicology
Ingredients studied