Emollient

Caprylic/CapricTriglyceride

Caprylic/CapricTriglyceride is used as a solvent in cosmetic formulations, helping to dissolve other ingredients and create a uniform texture.
Generally Safe
This ingredient has a good safety profile based on available data.
Purpose

Function

Fractionated medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) ester composed of caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) fatty acids esterified to glycerol. Derived from coconut or palm kernel oil by fractionation. Functions as emollient, skin-conditioning agent, carrier, solvent, and lipid matrix for advanced delivery systems. Fully saturated with excellent oxidative stability. Used as carrier lipid in Solid Lipid Nanoparticle (SLN) and Nanostructured Lipid Carrier (NLC) formulations and as the lipid vehicle in phospholipid delivery systems for encapsulation of lipophilic actives.
Profile

Properties

Silicone
Silicone free
Malassezia
Safe
Fungal Acne
Safe
Details

Description

Caprylic/CapricTriglyceride is used as a solvent in cosmetic formulations, helping to dissolve other ingredients and create a uniform texture.

Reference

Identifiers

Category
Emollient
Updated
Apr 23, 2026

No registry identifiers available for this ingredient.