Triheptanoin
A triglyceride ester of glycerol and heptanoic acid used as a light emollient with rapid skin penetration.
Also known as: glyceryl triheptanoate, heptanoic acid triglyceride
Benefits
- ✓Light, fast-penetrating emollient that softens skin
- ✓Provides occlusive moisturization
- ✓Can be derived from castor oil
No known watch-fors.
In depth
What it does
A triglyceride ester of glycerol and heptanoic acid used as a light emollient with rapid skin penetration. As an emollient ingredient, it is particularly valued for light, fast-penetrating emollient that softens skin, provides occlusive moisturization, and can be derived from castor oil.
Skin type guide
Best suited to normal, dry, or combination skin. Lightweight emollients work for oily skin too — richer ones are best reserved for dry and very dry skin types.
How to use it
Works best as a later step in your routine, after water-based serums and treatments. Emollients help seal in earlier layers, so their placement matters — put lighter textures on first.
