Triheptanoin

Triheptanoin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a viscosity controlling, skin conditioning - occlusive agent. It is used in 315 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTRIHEPTANOIN
FunctionVISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE
CAS number620-67-7
EC number210-647-2
Prevalence315 products (0.34% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches390

Used in

General Moisturizers 18.1%Serums 18.1%Sunscreens 10.5%Eye Moisturizers 7%Night Moisturizers 4.1%Facial Treatments 2.9%

Frequently asked

What does Triheptanoin do in skincare?
Triheptanoin functions as a viscosity controlling, skin conditioning - occlusive agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Triheptanoin allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Triheptanoin?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (18.1% of its uses).

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