Triglyceride
What Triglyceride is & what it does
Triglyceride is the general name for an ester of glycerol with three fatty acids, the main building block of natural fats and oils. In cosmetics triglycerides act as emollients and skin-conditioning agents, softening the skin and reinforcing its surface lipid feel. They give formulas a rich, nourishing slip and help disperse oil-soluble ingredients. They are widely used and generally well tolerated.
What is a Triglyceride?
Triglyceride is the general name for an ester of glycerol with three fatty acids, the main building block of natural fats and oils. In cosmetics it is used as an emollient.
What does Triglyceride do in skincare?
It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent that softens the skin and reinforces its surface lipid feel. It gives a formula a rich, nourishing slip and helps disperse oil-soluble ingredients.
Is Triglyceride safe?
Cosmetic triglycerides are widely used and generally well tolerated, with no concern flags noted here. Tolerance can vary on very oily skin.
Sunscreens with Triglyceride
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