Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride

AKA: Mixed triglyceride, Saturated triglyceride

Plant-Derived

Plant Oil

Not Clean

Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride is the triester of glycerin with a mixture of palmitic and stearic acids.

Form

Liquid

Functions

Viscosity Controlling

Controls Viscosity

Antioxidant Protection

Locks In Moisture

Fights Bacteria

Traditional Use

A modern synthetic ester blend created from palmitic and stearic fatty acids, developed as an emollient and conditioning agent to mimic the skin feel of natural oils while providing improved stability.

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-reviewed1 paper →

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed0 reviews

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR