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TRI (POLYGLYCERYL-3/LAURYL) HYDROGENATED TRILINOLEATE.

Valuable / SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

This advanced ingredient serves as a high-performance water-in-oil emulsifier, ensuring exceptional formulation stability. It simultaneously delivers moisturizing and skin barrier-enhancing benefits, contributing to a rich, substantive product texture.

Summary

Emulsifying Emollient Skin-conditioning agent Stabilizing Viscosity enhancing

Science

Mechanism of Action

TRI (POLYGLYCERYL-3/LAURYL) HYDROGENATED TRILINOLEATE primarily functions by lowering interfacial tension, which allows for the creation and stabilization of finely dispersed oil and water mixtures (emulsions). It also acts as a stabilizer and viscosity enhancer. The molecule intelligently combines the moisturizing and barrier-fortifying attributes of Trilinoleic Acid with the hydrating properties of Polyglycerin-3 and the emollient nature of Lauryl Alcohol. Its hydrogenated form is engineered for enhanced oxidative stability, a higher melting point, and contributes to a more luxurious product feel that supports skin barrier integrity.

Research

Clinical Evidence

Medium confidence
Effective range 1–3%
Optimal

1%

Key findings

  1. 01 Functions as a high-performance water-in-oil emulsifier, delivering excellent emulsion stability and effectiveness at typical usage levels of 1.0-3.0%, with broad compatibility.

Transparency

Dusting Analysis

Not commonly dusted

The Formula

Formulation

Solubility
Oil
Optimal pH N/A
0 7 14

Stability

The hydrogenation process significantly boosts its oxidative stability and elevates its melting point, thereby extending the shelf-life potential of products. It is noted for providing superior emulsion stability.

Safety

Safety Profile

CIR Status
Not reviewed
Sensitization risk Low

Considered safe for cosmetic applications and generally well-tolerated by the skin, including sensitive types, showing low potential for irritation. EWG assigns it a 'Low' concern rating across various health categories. SkinSAFE confirms its freedom from common allergens, fragrances, parabens, and irritants. Although this specific ingredient lacks an individual CIR review, the broader chemical class of 'Trialkyl Trimellitates' has been deemed safe for cosmetic use at typical concentrations when formulated to be non-irritating.

Your Skin

Skin Compatibility

Yes Normal
Yes Dry
Yes Oily
Yes Sensitive
Irritancy Low
Comedogenicity Low

Our Assessment

Verdict

Valuable

A valuable multifunctional ingredient, it excels as an effective emulsifier and stabilizer, simultaneously delivering significant moisturizing and barrier-enhancing benefits to the skin, all within a favorable safety and compatibility profile.

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