Triacetin
Solvent & humectant
What is Triacetin?
Glyceryl triacetate — glycerin combined with acetic acid. It dissolves other ingredients, keeps film-forming ingredients flexible and has mild humectant properties. Used in small amounts and generally well tolerated.
In skincare terms, Triacetin is a solvent that helps dissolve and carry other ingredients in a formula, and a hydrating ingredient that helps the skin attract and hold on to water.
What does it do?
Triacetin is primarily used for solvent & humectant.
Who it may suit
It is generally considered gentle and well tolerated by most skin types. It is widely used across products for all skin types.
Where you'll find it
In our catalogue, Triacetin appears in serums, moisturisers, spf, cleansers and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Triacetin may appear as: triacetin, glyceryl triacetate.
