Lauric/Palmitic/Oleic Triglyceride

AKA: Mixed triglyceride, Mixed vegetable oil triglyceride

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Glycerides, C14-16 and C18-unsatd., tri-

Form

Liquid

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.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

medical-approval

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types

Best For

Dryness

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

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Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR