Trimethylene Ascorbate
A cosmetic ingredient used as skin conditioning - emollient, humectant, skin conditioning - humectant in skincare, haircare, and personal-care products sold in the European Union.
What is it?
Trimethylene Ascorbate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula.
What does it do?
Trimethylene Ascorbate is listed in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with the following declared functions:
-
Skin conditioning - emollient
softens the skin by reducing roughness and friction between skin cells
-
Humectant
draws moisture from the air or deeper skin layers to the surface, helping skin retain water
-
Skin conditioning - humectant
increases skin moisture by attracting water
-
Skin conditioning - miscellaneous
improves skin condition through mechanisms not classified under the more specific emollient or humectant subcategories
EU regulatory status
Trimethylene Ascorbate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the European Union under Regulation 1223/2009. It is not subject to a specific Annex restriction at the time of writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Trimethylene Ascorbate?
Trimethylene Ascorbate is a cosmetic ingredient catalogued in the EU CosIng database. Trimethylene Ascorbate is the organic compound that conforms to the formula.
Is Trimethylene Ascorbate allowed in cosmetics in the EU?
Yes. Trimethylene Ascorbate is allowed for use in cosmetic products in the EU under Regulation 1223/2009.
What does Trimethylene Ascorbate do in cosmetic products?
Trimethylene Ascorbate is declared in the EU cosmetic ingredient inventory with these functions: skin conditioning - emollient, humectant, skin conditioning - humectant, skin conditioning - miscellaneous.
Related ingredients
Source: EU CosIng database (European Commission). This page is derived from public-sector information published by the European Commission. · Last updated: 14/11/2024