The triglyceride of stearic acid, used as a skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
What it is
Tristearin is glyceryl tristearate, the triglyceride formed from glycerin and three molecules of stearic acid; it is a waxy solid at room temperature. CosIng lists it as a skin-conditioning and viscosity-controlling ingredient.
Where it is used
Found in creams, lipsticks, balms and other 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 it is of plant or animal origin.
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.