The Basics On Tea
What is Tea?
What are other names for Tea?
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What is Tea used for?
Triethanolamine, also known as TEA, is a strongly alkaline substance used as surfactant and pH adjusting chemical for skincare product formulations. Its primary role in most skincare formulations is as a pH adjuster where it is used increased the pH of the formulation.
How Tea is classified
Miscellaneous
Recommendations for using Tea during pregnancy and breastfeeding
Limited data suggests no known risk
Tea During Pregnancy
What we know about using Tea while pregnant or breastfeeding
Limited information available.
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General safety info about Tea from CIR
No report found.
Use this, not that!
Products where you might find Tea
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Correcting Treatment SPF 30; Dr. Jart+ Sheet Masks; Dr. Jart+ – Dermask Water Jet Vital Hydra Solution
List of References
General sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/
1. Fiume M, Heldreth B, Bergfeld W, et al. Safety Assessment of Ethanolamides as Used in Cosmetics. Int J Toxicol. 2015;34(1 Suppl):18S-34S. [PubMed] 2. Triethanolamine. EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetic Database. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/706639/TRIETHANOLAMINE/#.W74mPmgzZhE. Published 2018. Accessed October 2018. 3. Diethanolamine. US Food & Drug Administration. https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/productsingredients/ingredients/ucm109655.htm. Published 1999. Accessed October 2018. Related Articles: Glossary: Caffeic Acid Glossary: Vanillic acid Glossary: Surfactant Glossary: Stearyl alcohol Glossary: Diethanolamine Glossary: Idebenone Glossary: Ceteareth-20 Glossary: Triisononanoin Glossary: Gallic acid Glossary: Quercetin
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