Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a triglyceride composed of caprylic acid, capric acid and glycerol. It is a light, colorless, odorless, oily liquid commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products. Caprylic acid-capric acid-triglyceride is an esterification product formed from caprylic acid, capric acid and glycerin. This structure makes it a mixed triglyceride.
Skin care benefits
- LIGHTWEIGHT MOISTURIZER: Caprylic-Capric-Triglyceride is a lightweight emollient that helps maintain skin's moisture.
- Easily Absorbed: Due to its lightweight texture, it is easily absorbed by the skin without leaving a greasy feeling.
- Enhances formulation stability: It is often used as a carrier oil in cosmetics and skin care products to help improve product stability and texture.
Common uses
Caprylic-capric triglyceride is widely used in cosmetics and personal care products, including creams, lotions, serums and makeup.
It is often chosen as a carrier oil to adjust the texture of products and improve skin smoothness.
Compatibility with other ingredients
Caprylic-Capric-Triglyceride is compatible with a wide range of cosmetic ingredients and can be used with both water- and oil-soluble ingredients.
Precautions
This triglyceride is generally considered gentle on most people’s skin. However, for extremely sensitive or allergy-prone skin, patch testing is recommended.
regulatory approval
Caprylic-capric triglyceride is a regulatory-approved ingredient for use in cosmetics and personal care products.
Overall, caprylic-capric-triglyceride is a common cosmetic ingredient used to provide lightweight moisturization, increase product stability, and improve texture. As with any new skin care ingredient, individual reactions may vary, and those with sensitive skin should use caution and test new products before using them.
