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INCI name

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES

Caprylic/capric glycerides

Skin conditioning – emollientreviewed

A mixture of glycerides of caprylic and capric acids, used as an emollient.

What it is

Caprylic/capric glycerides is a mixture of mono-, di- and triglycerides of caprylic and capric acids, medium-chain fatty acids. CosIng lists it as an emollient.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, cleansers, deodorants and hair care products.

Limits of interpretation

The INCI list shows which ingredients are present, not how much of each. Above 1%, ingredients are listed in descending order of weight; below 1% the order is free.

This is a different mixture from caprylic/capric triglyceride; the INCI name does not reveal whether the raw materials are of plant or synthetic origin.

Functions

Skin conditioning – emollient
Acting as lubricants on the skin surface providing the skin with a soft and smooth appearance.

EU regulation

This ingredient is not listed in the annexes of Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 in the CosIng data.

Products with this ingredient (28)

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