Tea-isostearoyl 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 "isostearoyl" means that the ingredient contains among others isostearic acid (isooctadecanoic acid) as fatty acid component (usually introduced via an acylation reaction).

TEA-isostearoyl 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), skin care product (keeps the skin in good condition) and hair conditioning agent (makes the hair easy to comb, smooth, soft and shiny and gives it volume).