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 at 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.