A triglyceride of linoleic acid, used as a skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
What it is
Trilinolein is the triglyceride formed from glycerol and three molecules of linoleic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid. It is a natural component of many plant oils. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in a small number of creams and other products containing oils.
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 it was isolated from plant oils or produced synthetically.
Functions
- Skin conditioning
- Maintaining the skin in good condition.
- Viscosity controlling
- Increasing or decreasing the viscosity (thickness) of cosmetics.
EU regulation
This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.