Triethanolamine
Triethanolamine is a surfactant and emulsifying ingredient. It’s in 315 products on Poliage, most often mascara, body lotion and hair styling. Avoid lists on Poliage that include it: none.
Updated October 22, 2026
In plain English
An amino alcohol. Raises pH and neutralizes acidic ingredients such as carbomer.
What it does
Contains Triethanolamine: buffering
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethanolamine: emulsifying
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethanolamine: masking
Function listed in CosIng
Contains Triethanolamine: surfactant
Function listed in CosIng
Source: CosIng, the European Commission cosmetic ingredient database, ref 38702, accessed October 22, 2026. Also listed as trolamine.
Products that contain Triethanolamine
Unilever
Restoring ritual body lotion
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, coconut derivatives
Dove
Rich Moisture Hypoallergenic Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, silicones
Cosmia
Ritual gourmand parfum mûre et grenade
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, exfoliating acid, sulfates, chemical UV filters, coconut derivatives
Cien
Roll-on Ojos
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, parabens, silicones
Sachajuan
ROOT LIFT
Hair styling · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol
St. Ives
Rose and Argan Oil Hand & Body Lotion
Body lotion · Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, drying alcohol, coconut derivatives
CeraVe
SA Cream for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Moisturizer · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion for Rough & Bumpy Skin
Body lotion · Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
CeraVe
SA Lotion For Rough & Bumpy Skin
Lists exfoliating acid, parabens, silicones, salicylic acid
Gillette
Satin care
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Gillette
Satin Care abricot gourmand
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Mario Badescu
Seaweed Cleansing Soap
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, parabens, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Nivea
Sensitive Gel
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens
Cosmia
Sensitive gel douche soin
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Balea
sensitive Rasiergel
Lists fragrance
Cosmia
Shampoing et gel douche power
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoing et gel douche sport
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Auchan
Shampoing extra doux Cèdre & Eucalyptus antipelliculaire
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, essential oils, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
Shampoo and shower gel monoï
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing anarchy
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Unilever
Shampooing Blond Lumière - Timotei
Lists fragrance, fragrance allergens, exfoliating acid, sulfates, silicones, formaldehyde releasers, coconut derivatives
Cosmia
SHAMPOOING et DOUCHE AU SEL MARIN
Lists fragrance, exfoliating acid, sulfates, coconut derivatives
Gillette
Shave Foam
Lists fragrance, sulfates
Cosmia
Shower gel tropical
Lists fragrance, sulfates, coconut derivatives
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