Trihydroxystearin

Trihydroxystearin is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning, viscosity controlling agent. It is used in 447 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.

INCI nameTRIHYDROXYSTEARIN
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING
CAS number139-44-6
EC number205-364-6
Prevalence447 products (0.48% of dataset)
Most used inMakeup
EU statusNo annex restriction
Monthly searches140

Used in

Lip Moisturizers 10.3%Eye Primers 7.6%Shampoos 6.9%Makeup Removers 6%Lipsticks 5.8%Concealers 5.1%

Frequently asked

What does Trihydroxystearin do in skincare?
Trihydroxystearin functions as a skin conditioning, viscosity controlling agent in cosmetic formulas.
What products contain Trihydroxystearin?
It is most commonly found in Makeup products, especially lip moisturizers (10.3% of its uses).

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