INCI · humectant · CIR review pending · used in 1 products
Tripropylene Glycol
Tripropylene Glycol (CAS #24800-44-0) is a synthetic glycol with the IUPAC name Propanol, [(1-Methyl-1,2-Ethanediyl)Bis(Oxy)]Bis-. It is a small molecule belonging to the propylene glycol family and is used in cosmetic and personal care formulations. According to CosIng, its official functions are antioxidant, emulsion stabilising, and humectant.
Evidence level
weakEWG score
—Comedogenic
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humectant● Benefits
Tripropylene Glycol functions as a humectant to help attract and retain moisture in the skin. It also serves as an emulsion stabiliser to improve the texture and consistency of formulations, and carries an antioxidant designation per CosIng.
hydratingantioxidant
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