Triethyl Citrate
Solvent & texture aid
What is Triethyl Citrate?
An ester of citric acid used to dissolve other ingredients, help formulas spread evenly and keep film-forming ingredients flexible. It also has mild deodorising properties, which is why it is common in deodorants. Used in small amounts in skincare and generally well tolerated.
In skincare terms, Triethyl Citrate is a solvent that helps dissolve and carry other ingredients in a formula.
What does it do?
Triethyl Citrate is primarily used for solvent & texture aid.
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, Triethyl Citrate appears in spf, moisturisers, cleansers, serums and more.
Also listed as
On an ingredients label (INCI), Triethyl Citrate may appear as: triethyl citrate.
