Tripalmitin
What Tripalmitin is & what it does
Tripalmitin is a triglyceride made of glycerin bound to three palmitic acid chains, a saturated fat found in many plant and animal sources. In cosmetics it works as an emollient and thickener, giving creams body and a rich, occlusive feel that helps soften skin and reduce moisture loss. It is commonly used in balms, stick products, and richer moisturizers. It is generally considered well tolerated.
What is Tripalmitin?
Tripalmitin is a triglyceride made of glycerin bound to three palmitic acid chains, a saturated fat found in many plant and animal sources. It is used as a rich emollient in skincare.
What does Tripalmitin do in a formula?
It works as an emollient and thickener, giving creams body and a rich, occlusive feel that softens skin and helps reduce moisture loss. It is common in balms, stick products, and richer moisturizers.
Is Tripalmitin safe?
As a fatty triglyceride, it is generally considered well tolerated, with no specific concerns flagged here. Very rich, occlusive ingredients may feel heavy on oily or acne-prone skin, so personal preference matters.
Sunscreens with Tripalmitin
We rate 3 sunscreens that contain it:
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Bioderma Photoderm Ar Spf 50+ Tinted Sun Cream
84/100
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Bioderma Photoderm Max Cream Golden Tint SPF 100
75/100
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Esthederm Face Cream Strong Sun
49/100