Trihydroxystearin

INGREDIENT

Trihydroxystearin

Lipid

Approved

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.

Also known as 2 Synonyms
Function Viscosity Controller; Gelling Agent; Emollient
Safety Meter Approved
Evidence Level Moderate
CAS Number 139-44-6
Category Lipid
Function Viscosity Controller; Gelling Agent; Emollient
Evidence Level Moderate
Status Approved
INSIDE THE FORMULA

What it does

Viscosity Controller; Gelling Agent; Emollient

OUR STANDARD

How to read this rating

This rating reflects the Oh Daisey ingredient standard and the evidence currently available for cosmetic use. Product safety can also depend on concentration, exposure route, formulation, manufacturing quality, and individual sensitivity.

RESEARCH

Sources

  1. 1 single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu
FOUND IN

Found in Approved Products

This ingredient appears in 2 Oh Daisey Approved Products.

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