TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN

Trihydroxystearin is the triester of glycerin and hydroxystearic acid. It is used as a skin conditioning agent, solvent and viscosity regulator in cosmetic formulations in concentrations of up to 5%(1)(2).

 

(1) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer

(2) Andersen FA (ed). Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Trihydroxystearin. Int J Toxicol. 2000;19(Suppl 1):89-94.