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Emollient

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

A lightweight emollient derived from coconut fatty acids, which often provides a silky, almost silicone-like glide. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is used in creams, SPF, serums, and naturally-oriented formulas as a soft finish component.

light emollientsilicone-like feelcoconut-derivedsoft finish
✓ Safe
Comedogenic Rating
0/5
Irritation Potential
0/5

What is it?

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is an ester-emollient derived from coconut fatty alcohols and caprylic/capric acids. In cosmetics, it is valued for its light glide, softness, and less greasy feel compared to many plant oils.

Creams, SPF, body lotions, serums, primers, foundations, hair leave-ins, and formulas where a light silky finish is needed.

Key Benefits

✦
Provides silky glide
Makes application smoother and more comfortable, without pronounced stickiness.
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Softens the surface
Works as an emollient and leaves the skin feeling softer to the touch.
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Facilitates natural formulas
Often used as a lighter alternative to heavy oils in natural-positioned products.

Suitable for

normal skindry skinSPFlightweight creams

Main Actions

✓ emollient✓ slip✓ soft finish✓ spreadability
Not the same as coconut oil

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate has a different texture and behavior than coconut oil. It is a lightweight ester-emollient, so its comedogenicity and feel should be evaluated in the finished formula.

CategoryEmollients
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Coco-Caprylate/Caprate do for skin?
Creams, SPF, body lotions, serums, primers, foundations, hair leave-ins, and formulas where a light silky finish is needed.
Who should use Coco-Caprylate/Caprate?
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is suitable for: normal skin, dry skin, SPF, lightweight creams.
Are there any warnings about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate?
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate has a different texture and behavior than coconut oil. It is a lightweight ester-emollient, so its comedogenicity and feel should be evaluated in the finished formula.

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