Tallow amines are oxidized tallow fatty acid amines which are used in cosmetic formulations (see also tallow). They act as emulsifiers (surface-active substances which are used in cosmetic products as additives in order to unite two immiscible liquids - e.g. oil and water - into an emulsion), as surfactants (e.g. oil and water) and as emulsifiers (e.g. oil and water). oil and water into an emulsion), as a surfactant (washing-active substance; improves the even distribution of products during application), antistatic agent (reduces static charges by neutralizing the electrical charge on the surface, e.g. of hair), solubilizer (is able to dissolve or dilute substances without causing chemical reactions between the dissolved substance and the substance to be dissolved) and as a substance with a cleansing effect and as a foaming agent (increases foam formation and improves the volume, structure and stability of the foam).