Trihydroxystearin is a cosmetic ingredient. Also known as 139-44-6. Rated low hazard by EWG.
Formula
C57H110O9
Mol. Weight
939.50
CAS #
139-44-6
Form
Powder
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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.
Conditions Skin
Controls Viscosity
Controls product thickness
Traditional Use
CAS number for Cholesterol, a naturally occurring lipid found in animal sources. Used historically in creams and moisturizers as a skin barrier strengthener.