Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride

AKA “Medium-Chain Triglyceride, MCT Oil”

Synthetic

Ingredient Facts

Caprylic/capric/lauric triglyceride

AKA: Medium-Chain Triglyceride, MCT Oil

Synthetic · Emollient · EWG: 1

Synthetic

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Dodecanoic acid, mixed triesters with octanoic acid, decanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

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Form

Liquid

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Functions

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Emollient

Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.

Moisturising

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

Created in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emollient derived from coconut and palm-derived fatty acids. Developed to provide stable, lightweight moisturization in cosmetic formulations.