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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Our database includes 10,460 products that contain Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.

Explained

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.

Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.

Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.

While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.

Community Rating
Mixed

What it does

Masking Obscuring or blocking
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
19.9%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Treatments
Makeup
Position Predominant list placement
Top 25%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
100%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 74816
INCI Name CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
EC #  277-452-2 / 265-724-3
All Functions Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning