TEA-Cocoyl Alaninate
AKA “TEA Cocoyl Alanine, Triethanolamine Cocoyl Alaninate”
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tea-cocoyl alaninate
AKA: TEA Cocoyl Alanine, Triethanolamine Cocoyl Alaninate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Skin Conditioner
Hair Care
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
L-Alanine, N-coco acyl derivs., compds. with triethanolamine (1:1)
CAS #
210545-23-6; 616-91-1; 1188-37-0; 2490-97-3; 35305-74-9
Form
Liquid
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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.
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
Traditional Use
A modern amino acid-based surfactant synthesized by combining coconut oil derivatives with the amino acid alanine. Developed to provide mild, skin-compatible cleansing for sensitive formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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