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What is Triethanolamine (TEA) as a pH Adjuster?
Triethanolamine (TEA) is a commonly used pH adjuster, widely applied in cosmetic and personal care formulations. With its effective and stable pH-regulating ability, TEA plays an important role in optimizing product formulations, ensuring that active ingredients perform under ideal conditions.
Key Features:
- Precise pH Adjustment: TEA helps balance product pH, ensuring safety and effectiveness for skin application.
- Enhanced Solubility: Aids in dissolving ingredients that are poorly soluble in water, creating a more uniform formulation.
- Versatile Usage: Suitable for a wide range of skincare, haircare, and body care products.
- Formula Stability: Prevents phase separation and improves product stability and performance.
Common Applications in Cosmetics Manufacturing
- Facial cleansers, body washes: Adjust pH to be skin-friendly, providing a clean and smooth feel.
- Skin creams: Ensure optimal pH for active ingredients, enhancing skincare effectiveness.
- Hair gels: Support texture formation and stabilize the product.
- Shampoos and conditioners: Balance pH to protect hair and scalp.
- Foaming products: Improve foaming performance and maintain formulation stability.
Compatibility with Other Ingredients:
- Fatty acids (Stearic Acid, Palmitic Acid): Assist in emulsification and formula stabilization.
- Surfactants (SLES, Cocamidopropyl Betaine): Enhance cleansing and foaming performance.
- Glycerin or Sorbitol: Improve moisture retention and provide a smooth skin feel.
- Vegetable oils or natural extracts: Support skin protection and enhance skincare benefits.
Usage Guidelines:
- Recommended dosage: Typically 0.5–2%, depending on the formulation and product type.
- Dissolve TEA in the water phase, then gradually adjust the pH to the desired level while monitoring with a pH meter.
Storage:
Store in a dry, cool, and well-ventilated place. Avoid direct sunlight.
