Trihydroxystearin

Trihydroxystearin: properties, uses, pros, cons, safety Trihydroxystearin is the triester of glycerin and 12-hydroxystearic acid, a waxy lipid used primarily to structure and thicken the oil phase of cosmetic formulations. It is particularly effective as a gelling and rheology-modifying agent in anhydrous systems, oils, and some silicones....