Tricaprylin
Fragrance
Fragrances make products smell appealing but are a common cause of skin irritation and allergic reactions. This includes synthetic fragrances, natural fragrances, and essential oils. Fragrance-free products are the safest bet for sensitive skin.
Explained
This ingredient is also known as Trioctanoin. It is a triglyceride made from caprylic acid.
According to a manufacturer, this ingredient helps improve the spread of products, softens the skin, and can act as a carrier or solvent for oil-soluble ingredients (including fragrance ones).
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What it does
Perfuming
A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.2%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position
Predominant list placement
Top 25%
References
Products with Tricaprylin
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
80302
INCI Name
TRICAPRYLIN
EC #
 208-686-5
All Functions
Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning
