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Humectant

TRIPROPYLENE GLYCOL CITRATE

Updated
84

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A citrate-ester humectant and emollient — softens skin and provides lightweight moisturisation. Limited individual data; the citrate / glycol-ester class is well tolerated overall.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENTSKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight moisturisation
  • Skin softening
  • Compatible with humectant systems

Known concerns

  • Limited stand-alone safety data
  • Niche ingredient — class extrapolation needed

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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