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Coco-Caprylate
Coconut Derived
Coconut-derived ingredients are made from coconut oil or other parts of the coconut, often processed into surfactants, emulsifiers, emollients, or fatty acids. They're widely used in cleansers and moisturizers, but may be a concern for those with coconut allergies or sensitivities.
Hydrating
Some ingredients help hydrate the skin by either drawing in moisture or preventing it from escaping. They're often used to keep skin feeling soft, smooth, and well-balanced.
Explained
Coco-Caprylate is a lightweight emollient made by combining coconut-derived fatty alcohols (caprylic and capric acid).
Its primary role in formulas is as a skin-softening emollient with excellent spreadability (it's considered a plant-based alternative to silicone oils like dimethicone).
This ingredient is considered safe for use and concentrations range from 0.5-62%.
Caprylic and capric fall outside the C11-24 range that Malassezia feeds on, and a 2020 study found caprylic acid disrupted Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.
See all 1,076 products with Coco-Caprylate
Users who like it
9%
Users who avoid it
91%
What it does
Emollient
Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.8%
Top categories
Moisturizers
Sunscreens
Treatments
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
87158
INCI Name
COCO-CAPRYLATE
EC #
 -
All Functions
Emollient
