INCI name

TRIOLEIN

Triolein

A triglyceride of oleic acid used for skin conditioning and viscosity control.

What it is

Triolein is the triglyceride formed from glycerol and three molecules of oleic acid; it is a major component of olive oil and other plant oils. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling agent.

Where it is used

Used in creams, lotions, balms, lip products and makeup.

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 a natural oil 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.

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