Quick answer

Key benefits: Hydration.

Trioctyldodecyl Citrate

Updated

Propanetricarboxylic acid, 2-hydroxy-, tris(2-octyldodecyl) ester

Purpose

Mixture of octyldodecanol and citric acid used as a skin-softening agent and emollient.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Humectant, Occlusive/Opacifying Agent

INCI Purpose

SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

Mixture of octyldodecanol and citric acid used as a skin-softening agent and emollient.

See: Citric Acid, Octyldodecanol

References

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