OriginDerived from glycerol and oleic acid, a monounsaturated fatty acid typically sourced from plant oils. Synthesized through esterification of glycerol with oleic acid under controlled temperature and catalyst conditions.
Triolein is a triglyceride formed by esterification of the three hydroxy groups of glycerol with oleic acid. Triolein is one of the two components of Lorenzo's oil. It has a role as a plant metabolite and a Caenorhabditis elegans metabolite. It is functionally related to an oleic acid.
Solubility Insoluble in water
Formula
C57H104O6
Mol. Weight
885.40
CAS #
122-32-7
Form
Liquid
State
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
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.
Viscosity Controlling
Locks in moisture
The paper trail
🔬Peer-reviewed1 paper →
⚖️Regulatory1 listing →
🛡️Safety-assessed2 reviews →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
1 study / 1 not sensitizing / plus 2 case reports (CIR 316 and 742)
Dermal Absorption 0.2–4.7%
3 results from in vitro tests in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 316)
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