Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Product Overview

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a lightweight, non-greasy emollient derived from coconut oil and glycerin, functioning primarily as a premium skin-conditioning agent and an exceptional solvent for lipophilic ingredients. Highly valued by formulators for its sensory elegance, this cosmetic raw material enhances spreadability and stabilizes product textures, delivering a silky, dry-touch finish to skin care formulations without leaving a heavy or greasy residue.

Key Benefits & Cosmetic Applications

When formulating with Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, both professional chemists and DIY creators appreciate its ability to elevate the sensory profile and structural integrity of a wide array of products. It seamlessly bridges the gap between high-performance stability and an elegant, lightweight skin feel.

• Lightweight Emollient & Skin Conditioning: Provides a smooth, silky texture that improves overall product spreadability and elegance without contributing to a heavy or occlusive feel on the skin.
• Excellent Solvent for Lipophilic Ingredients: Effectively dissolves and evenly distributes oil-soluble actives, fragrances, and pigments, ensuring uniform consistency in professional cosmetic formulations.
• Texture & Stability Enhancer: Improves formulation consistency and supports the creation of stable emulsions and anhydrous systems, from water-in-oil blends to solid balms.
• Versatile Sensory Profile: Offers a light, non-comedogenic feel that is particularly well-suited for facial skin care formulations, enhancing the user experience without compromising on moisturization.

Common Cosmetic Applications

• Facial serums
• Moisturizing creams and lotions
• Cleansing oils
• Hair conditioning treatments
• Anhydrous balms and color cosmetics

Technical Profile & Specifications

Formulation & Processing Guidelines

How to Incorporate

• Add Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride during the oil phase of emulsions or directly into anhydrous systems.
• It demonstrates excellent thermal stability and can be heated alongside other oils and waxes under typical cosmetic processing conditions.

Compatibility

• Highly compatible with most cosmetic oils, waxes, emollients, and oil-soluble actives.
• Generally stable across a wide range of formulation types, though formulators should conduct standard compatibility and stability testing in complex systems.

Formulation Tips

• Utilize as a primary or secondary emollient to effectively cut the greasiness of heavier oil phases and botanical butters.
• Incorporate to improve pigment dispersion and uniformity in color cosmetics.
• Use to enhance the solubilization of fragrances in oil-based systems and anhydrous blends.
• Add to balms and stick formulations to improve glide, spreadability, and structural elegance.

Suggested Applications

• O/W and W/O stable emulsions
• Lightweight facial serums and oil blends
• Cleansing oils and melting anhydrous balms
• Hair conditioning and scalp treatments
• Lip care and color cosmetics

Sustainability & Ethical Profile

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a plant-based emollient typically derived from renewable raw materials, such as coconut oil and plant-derived fatty acids. Widely recognized for its favorable biodegradability, it is a preferred choice for modern skin care formulations seeking improved environmental compatibility and a naturally derived sensory profile.

In alignment with Crafting Cosmetics sourcing standards, this ingredient is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free.

Regulatory & Safety Disclaimer

Disclaimer: This product is supplied as a cosmetic raw material for external use only. It is intended for cosmetic and personal care formulation applications only and should not be used as a finished product.

Technical Documentation

• Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
• Specification Sheet (SPEC)
• Technical Data Sheet (TDS)