Tea-myristoyl hydrolyzed collagen (inci)

"TEA" is the acronym for triethanolamine, a quaternary ammonium compound. Triethanolamine reacts easily with fatty acids to form triethanolamine soaps and is used as a basic component in soaps and other cosmetic products. The name component "myristoyl" means that the ingredient contains among others myristic acid (tetradecanoic acid) as fatty acid component.

TEA-myristoyl hydrolyzed collagen is a substance which is used in cosmetic formulations where it acts as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of the products during application), antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, e.g. of hair) and skin care product (keeps the skin in good condition).