Caprylic/capric triglyceride as raw material for skin care products
2024-06-17
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is a clear, colorless, odorless liquid with a slightly sweet taste. It has a viscosity that is half of ordinary vegetable oil and exhibits low freezing point and good oxidation stability. This compound demonstrates good mutual solubility with various solvents, oils, some oxidants, and vitamins. Its emulsification, solubility, extensibility, and lubricity properties surpass those of common fats due to its high fat content, texture, and antioxidant power. As a result of these characteristics, it finds wide application in skin care products and soaps.
It keeps the ingredients evenly distributed in the cosmetic formula without feeling greasy on your skin. It has a skin-smoothing effect and good antioxidant activity. Besides, it also has the role of binding other ingredients together and can act as a preservative to help the active ingredients in cosmetics last longer.Molecular formula: C21 H40 O5, relative molecular mass: 372.54.
Origin
It is derived from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, litsea cubeba oil, and other oils. These oils undergo hydrolysis, fractionation, and cutting to obtain caprylic acid, capric acid, and glyceride ester. Subsequently, the product is deacidified, dehydrated, and decolorized.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a vital skincare ingredient that provides nourishment and protection to the skin across all its dimensions.
Benefits of caprylic/capric triglycerides
1 Emollients：Emollients work to make your skin softer. Emollients work by trapping moisture in the skin and forming a protective layer so moisture cannot escape. Caprylic triglyceride is a commonly used emollient ingredient in cosmetic products.
2 Dispersants：Dispersants have the ability to keep ingredients in a formula stable together. Mixing the active ingredients, colorants or fragrances in a good dispersant prevents the ingredients from clumping together or sinking to the bottom of the mixture. The dense nature of caprylic triglycerides makes them an excellent dispersant.
3 Solvents：Solvents are ingredients that can dissolve or break the bonds of some other ingredient or compound. An ingredient is considered a solvent based on its molecular structure and shape and how it interacts with other substances. Caprylic triglycerides can solubilize compounds so that they mix together.
4 Antioxidants：Antioxidants are substances that have the ability to neutralize free radicals or harmful substances that you come into contact with on a daily basis. Antioxidants help prevent oxidation, which can age your skin and harm your body. Caprylic triglycerides are packed with antioxidants, so they play a role in preserving your skin and helping you feel younger.
Application of caprylic/capric triglyceride
1. Used in topical skin care products,including facial moisturizers, anti-aging serums, sunscreens, eye creams, etc. to increase the shelf life of cosmetic products, make your skin brighter and not greasy, enhance the antioxidants in the product.
2. Used in topical cosmetics:lipstick, lip balm, lip liner, primer, foundation.
