Lauric/Palmitic/Oleic Triglyceride
AKA “Mixed triglyceride, Mixed vegetable oil triglyceride
Emollient
Ingredient Facts
Lauric/palmitic/oleic triglyceride
AKA: Mixed triglyceride, Mixed vegetable oil triglyceride
Emollient · Emollient · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Emollient
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Glycerides, C14-16 and C18-unsatd., tri-
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.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR