Trihydroxystearin
Our database includes 568 products that contain Trihydroxystearin.
Explained
This ingredient comes from Hydroxystearic Acid, a fatty acid, and glycerin. It is used to thicken oils.
Due to its fatty acid content, it is a natural emollient.
Creating trihydroxystearin involves using a chemical reaction between hydrogen and castor oil.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
You should know
Concerns
Fungal Acne
May feed Fungal Acne
Malassezia (Pityrosporum) folliculitis is a skin condition with acne-like breakouts caused by malassezia, a type of yeast.
Community Rating
Very Disliked
What it does
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Uncommon
Percentage of products that contain it
1.1%
Top categories
Makeup
Lip Care
Sunscreens
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Trihydroxystearin
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
38718
INCI Name
TRIHYDROXYSTEARIN
EC #
 205-364-6
All Functions
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
