Ethanolamine
Explained
This ingredient is also known as monoethanolamine. It's a small amino alcohol that works primarily as a pH adjuster.
The Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel has declared this ingredient to be safe in rinse-off products based on available animal and clinical data. The EU has regulated this ingredient to be used with restrictions.
A cosmetic formulation thing to note: This ingredient shouldn't be combined with certain preservatives (the ones that release nitrogen compounds) because the two can react to form nitrosamines, a potentially harmful byproduct. Most brands and cosmetic chemists know this when building a formula so this isn't something to worry about it.
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