Lauric/Palmitic/Oleic Triglyceride

AKA “Mixed triglyceride, Mixed vegetable oil triglyceride”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Lauric/palmitic/oleic triglyceride

AKA: Mixed triglyceride, Mixed vegetable oil triglyceride

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Glycerides, C14-16 and C18-unsatd., tri- Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning - Emollient Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Locks In Moisture

Traditional Use

This is a modern synthetic emollient derived from a blend of vegetable-derived fatty acids. Created in the 20th century to provide lightweight hydration and skin conditioning properties while offering stability and texture benefits superior to single fatty acid formulations.