OriginDerived from isoprenoid compounds within the synthetic alcohol chemical family. Synthesized through hydrogenation and chemical modification of natural terpene precursors or petroleum-derived starting materials.
3,7,11,15-Tetramethylhexadecane-1,2,3-triol
Formula
C20H42O3
Mol. Weight
330.50
CAS #
74563-64-7
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Humectant
A moisture magnet. Pulls water from the air and deeper skin layers up to the surface to keep skin plump and hydrated.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed3 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
2
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
Animal test and Human test found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 363)
Mixed Eye Irritation Results
4 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / 1 not irritating / reactions slight to severe (CIR 363)
Mixed Skin Irritation Results
5 studies / 2 irritating / 1 mixed / 2 not irritating / reactions slight to severe (CIR 363)
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