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INCI name

COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

Coco-caprylate/caprate

Skin conditioning – emollientSkin conditioningreviewed

A light emollient derived from coconut oil.

What it is

Coco-caprylate/caprate is a mixture of esters made from coconut fatty alcohols and caprylic/capric acids. It is often used as a lighter alternative to silicones.

Where it is used

Found in creams, lotions, sunscreens and make-up.

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.

Origin from coconut does not by itself make an ingredient gentler or safer.

Functions

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

EU regulation

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

Products with this ingredient (590)

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