Triethylhexyl Trimellitate
What Triethylhexyl Trimellitate is & what it does
Triethylhexyl Trimellitate is a synthetic ester of trimellitic acid and 2-ethylhexanol, used widely as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent. In sunscreens it acts as a lightweight emollient and can help dissolve and evenly distribute oil-soluble UV filters, improving spreadability and the feel of the finished product. A notable property is its stable, low-tack texture, which gives formulas a smooth, non-greasy slip.
What does Triethylhexyl Trimellitate do in skincare?
It works as a lightweight emollient and skin-conditioning agent. In sunscreens it can also help dissolve and evenly spread oil-soluble UV filters, improving the texture and giving the formula a smooth, non-greasy slip.
Is Triethylhexyl Trimellitate comedogenic?
Triethylhexyl Trimellitate is a synthetic ester often chosen for its light, low-tack feel, and it is not widely flagged as highly pore-clogging. Comedogenicity can still depend on the overall formula and individual skin. People prone to congestion may prefer to patch test.
Is Triethylhexyl Trimellitate natural or synthetic?
It is synthetic. The ingredient is an ester made by combining trimellitic acid with 2-ethylhexanol through a chemical reaction, so it is produced in a lab rather than sourced directly from plants or animals.
Sunscreens with Triethylhexyl Trimellitate
We rate 7 sunscreens that contain it:
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Skin Aqua Nexta Shield Serum UV Essence SPF 50+ Pa ++++
87/100
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Rohto Mentholatum Skin Aqua Super Moisture Essence Sunblock Spf 50 Pa++++
84/100
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Rohto Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White Spf 50+ Pa++++
82/100
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Sunplay Skin Aqua Clear White SPF 50+ Pa++++ (old Version)
82/100
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Acnes Blemish Control Sunscreen SPF 50+/ Pa++++
79/100
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Hada Labo 50 Megumi Anti-Uv Cream Spf 50+ Pa++++
79/100
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Rohto Sunplay Skin Aqua Acne Clear Milk SPF 50+ PA++++
79/100