The invention concerns a composition for topical use for the protection of triglycerides against enzymatic hydrolysis, which contains triethyl citrate as an active ingredient either pure or in combination with some synergists. The triethyl citrate is in a quantity in weight expressed as a percentage from 0.1 to 99.9, preferably from 0.2 to 50 percent or even better a weight expressed as a percentage from 1.0 to 25.0. The claims are also directed to the use of triethylcitrate for the treatment of acne and seborrheic dermatitis, for the protection of triglycerides in alimentary products and for treatment of aesthetic cutaneous effects in the cosmic field.
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