Ingredient library
Triethanolamine (TEA)
INCI: Triethanolamine
Neutralises the stearic acid to create the formula's emulsifier and holds the pH in the range where the polymers and preservative system work as intended.
Evidence and limitations
TEA-stearate neutralisation is textbook cosmetic chemistry, and safe-use concentrations are covered by published ingredient safety assessments, established consensus.