Triheptanoin
What Triheptanoin is & what it does
Triheptanoin is a triester of glycerin and heptanoic acid, a medium-chain fatty acid. In skincare and sunscreen formulas it is commonly used as a lightweight emollient and solvent that improves spreadability and gives a non-greasy, silky skin feel. It can also help dissolve oil-soluble actives and UV filters within a formula.
Is Triheptanoin comedogenic?
Triheptanoin is a light emollient ester and is generally considered to have a low likelihood of clogging pores. Skin responses still vary, so anyone very acne-prone may want to observe how a finished product suits them.
What does Triheptanoin do in skincare?
Triheptanoin is commonly used as a lightweight emollient and solvent. It improves the spreadability and skin feel of a formula, gives a silky, non-greasy finish, and can help dissolve oil-soluble actives and UV filters.
Is Triheptanoin vegan?
Triheptanoin is usually made from glycerin and heptanoic acid that can be sourced from plant materials, so it is commonly suitable for vegan formulas. Because raw material sourcing can vary by manufacturer, those who strictly avoid animal-derived inputs may wish to confirm with the brand.
Sunscreens with Triheptanoin
We rate 65 sunscreens that contain it, showing the top 10 by overall score:
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Apivita Sensitive Face Cream Sunscreen Spf 50
94/100
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Apivita Hydra Sensitive Soothing Face Cream SPF50+
94/100
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Typology A51 - Day Cream For Multiple Signs Of Aging SPF 50 3% Peptide Complex
93/100
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Aqueria Oil-control French Gel Sunscreen SPF 50 Pa++++
92/100
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Typology L53 - SPF 50 Invisible Sun Stick Astaxanthin + Karanja Oil
92/100
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Plaisir by Matas Intensive Moisture Day Cream SPF 15
92/100
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Dermosil Vitamin E Päivävoide SPF 15
90/100
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Apivita Bee Sun Safe Hydra Fresh Face Gel-Cream SPF 50
90/100
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Apivita Bee Sun Safe Dry Touch Invisible Face Fluid SPF 50
90/100
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Apivita Bee Sun Safe Hydra Fresh Face Gel-Cream Spf30
90/100