Ingredient
Triethylhexanoin
Low risk
FunctionEmollient
What it is — Triethylhexanoin is a lightweight ester emollient.
What it does — It improves spreadability and softens the skin without a greasy after-feel, giving formulas a smooth, silky glide.
Typical use — Common in serums, lotions, creams and color products where a light, elegant texture is wanted.
Who it suits / good to know — Broadly suitable across skin types, including those who dislike heavier oils. It is a texture-and-feel emollient rather than an active.
Safety — DHALIORA grades it low risk as an inert emollient ester. This is general information, not medical advice; patch-test if sensitive.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — inert emollient ester.
Cross-reference
Found in these DHALIORA products
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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