Trihydroxystearin
Approved
Lipid
Also Known As
12-Hydroxystearic Acid Homopolymer; Hydrogenated Castor Oil Derivative
CAS Number
139-44-6
What It Does
Viscosity Controller; Gelling Agent; Emollient
Why Oh Daisey Rates It This Way
A fatty-acid-derived structuring ingredient used to thicken oils and suspend pigments. It has low expected skin penetration and is not associated with significant safety concerns in normal cosmetic use.
Evidence Level
Moderate