TEA-Cocoyl Glutaminate
AKA “TEA Cocoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine Cocoyl Glutaminate
Surfactant
Ingredient Facts
Tea-cocoyl glutaminate
AKA: TEA Cocoyl Glutamate, Triethanolamine Cocoyl Glutaminate
Surfactant · Cleansing · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Cleanser
Amino Acid
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Tea-Cocoyl Glutaminate
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.
Cleansing
Makes oil and water mix so dirt, makeup, and sunscreen can actually be washed away. The reason your face wash foams.
Removes Impurities
Cleansing Surfactant
Traditional Use
A synthetic amino acid surfactant derived from coconut oil and glutamic acid developed in modern cosmetic science. Designed to provide mild cleansing with improved skin compatibility.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUpermitted
JAPANpermitted
CANADApermitted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR