TEA-Coco-Sulfate
AKA “TEA Coconut Sulfate, Triethanolamine Coco-Sulfate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
TEA-Coco-Sulfate
AKA: TEA Coconut Sulfate, Triethanolamine Coco-Sulfate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Sulfuric acid, monococo alkyl esters, compounds with triethanolamine
Form
Powder
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Functions
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Foaming
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Creates Lather
Cleansing Surfactant
Removes dirt and impurities
Creates cleansing foam
Lifts away dirt and oil
Traditional Use
A synthetic surfactant derived from coconut oil developed in the mid-20th century. Created to provide a more natural-origin alternative to petroleum-based sulfates while maintaining cleansing efficacy.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Allergen Warning
⚠️ Tree Nut (Coconut)
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
Restricted By
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Agencies
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR