Trihydroxymethoxystearin

Trihydroxymethoxystearin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent. It is used in 1 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameTRIHYDROXYMETHOXYSTEARIN
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING
Prevalence1 products (0% of dataset)
Most used inHaircare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

Shampoos 100%

Frequently asked

What does Trihydroxymethoxystearin do in skincare?
Trihydroxymethoxystearin functions as a skin conditioning - emollient, skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Trihydroxymethoxystearin allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Trihydroxymethoxystearin?
It is most commonly found in Haircare products, especially shampoos (100% of its uses).

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