TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN
Trihydroxystearin is an ester made by linking glycerol to three 12-hydroxystearic acid chains. It is a lipid substance with a defined structure, rather than a simple oil: the three fatty chains are joined within one glycerol molecule.
TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN: what it is
Trihydroxystearin is an ester made by linking glycerol to three 12-hydroxystearic acid chains. It is a lipid substance with a defined structure, rather than a simple oil: the three fatty chains are joined within one glycerol molecule.
The name on an ingredient list describes that structure; it does not, by itself, identify a particular plant or raw material used in a product. Seeing Trihydroxystearin on a label therefore does not reveal the commercial origin of the materials used to make it.
TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN: what it does in cosmetics
In cosmetics, Trihydroxystearin helps adjust viscosity, meaning how thick or fluid a product is. In everyday use, that can support a preparation with a less runny consistency and a more controlled texture during application.
It is also used for skin conditioning, a term for ingredients that contribute to a softer, more comfortable skin feel after application. Those roles concern the texture and sensory character of a formula; they do not show that the isolated ingredient treats dryness, wrinkles, dark spots, or skin disease.
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