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Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate

What Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate is & what it does

Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate is the tartaric-acid salt of DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol), an amino-alcohol compound. In cosmetics it is generally used as a skin-conditioning ingredient and is commonly marketed in firming or "tightening" style products. It is not a UV filter and is used at low concentrations. The tartrate salt form is one way to deliver DMAE in a more stable, pH-buffered way.

What is Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate?

It is the tartaric-acid salt of DMAE (dimethylaminoethanol), an amino-alcohol compound. The salt form is one way to deliver DMAE in a more stable, pH-buffered way.

What does Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate do in skincare?

It is generally used as a skin-conditioning ingredient and is commonly marketed in firming or "tightening" style products. It is not a UV filter and is used at low concentrations.

Is Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate safe?

DMAE salts are generally considered well tolerated at typical cosmetic use levels. No specific concerns are flagged for it in our catalog.

Sunscreens with Dimethylaminoethanol Tartrate

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