Trihydrox Tearin

TL;DR. This ingredient is primarily an oil-phase rheology modifier, thickener, and suspending agent. It helps give balms, sticks, creams, and anhydrous formulas a more stable, structured texture.

What does Trihydrox Tearin do in a cosmetic formula?

This ingredient is primarily an oil-phase rheology modifier, thickener, and suspending agent. It helps give balms, sticks, creams, and anhydrous formulas a more stable, structured texture.

Is Trihydrox Tearin clean?

From a clean-beauty perspective, it is generally low-friction, with low irritation potential and no major restricted-list profile. It is not a common fragrance allergen or preservative concern.

Is Trihydrox Tearin sustainable?

This material is typically derived from plant fatty acids, often linked to castor-based chemistry, and is expected to be biodegradable. Its sustainability profile depends on agricultural sourcing and supplier traceability, but it does not raise the persistence concerns associated with many synthetic film-formers.

Is Trihydrox Tearin COSMOS-approved?

It can fit COSMOS-natural style formulation when plant-derived and made through permitted fatty-acid processing routes, with supplier documentation needed for confirmation. From a Green Chemistry lens, it aligns well when based on renewable feedstock and used as a low-level structuring agent in oil phases.

How does Trihydrox Tearin work chemically?

The molecule is a hydroxylated triglyceride, which lets it form a fine crystalline network in oils and improve suspension, payoff, and viscosity. Typical use is often around 0.1% to 3%, with processing usually requiring heating into the oil phase before controlled cooling to build structure.

Last updated 2026-05-15