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INCI name

TRIHEPTANOIN

Triheptanoin

Viscosity controllingSkin conditioning – occlusivereviewed

A triglyceride of heptanoic acid used as an oily, conditioning ingredient.

What it is

Triheptanoin is the triester of glycerin and heptanoic acid, a C7 fatty acid. CosIng lists it as an occlusive skin-conditioning agent and a viscosity-controlling agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, facial oils, makeup and lip products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

The INCI name does not reveal whether the raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.

Functions

Viscosity controlling
Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
Skin conditioning – occlusive
Retarding the evaporation of water from the skin surface. Occlusives are generally lipids which tend to remain on the skin surface and thus increase the water content of skin.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (69)

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