1,2,3-Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, triesters with C12-13 alcohols
CAS #
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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
A synthetic ester created in modern cosmetic chemistry by combining citric acid with branched alkyl chains. Developed as an emollient and skin-conditioning agent in contemporary moisturizers and primers.