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Triheptanoin
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A light plant-derived triglyceride used as a fast-absorbing, non-greasy emollient.
What it does
Triheptanoin is a triglyceride of glycerin and heptanoic acid. It is a light, fast-absorbing emollient oil that softens the skin surface and gives a smooth, non-greasy slip, and it dissolves oily ingredients well. It is an emollient ingredient rather than a skin active.
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