Description
Coco Caprylate/Caprate is a naturally-derived extra light, fast-spreading emollient and refatting agent. Coco Caprylate/Caprate also helps to decreases heavy and greasy skin feel of slow spreading oils. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is an ester made of C12-C18 coconut fatty alcohol and a blend of fractionated fatty acids of vegetable origin.
It is non-oily with very low viscosity and an excellent alternative to silicones while maintaining the light silky skin feel of products.
It is considered a true vegetable alternative for light petrochemical based emollients like IPM, mineral oils or silicones. It is very popular as a natural alternative to light silicones and mineral oils. It has a similar skin sensation like Cyclomethicone or light Dimethicone types.
It spreads quickly upon application leaving a soft, powdery after-feel on the skin similar to dry silicones. It offers long-term moisturization and leaves an invisible, ultra-silky film on the skin. Coco Caprylate/Caprate is an excellent choice for a wide range of personal care and cosmetic applications
It also offers good solubilizing and dispersing properties for powder, UV filters, etc, to enhance their solubility. Coco caprylate/caprate is great for formulation of light lotions, it improves spreadability and glide and leaves a non-greasy, soft after touch. Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is one of the fastest spreading natural emollients. It decreases heavy and greasy skin feel of slow spreading oils.
Country Of Origin: USA
INCI: Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Appearance: Slightly yellowish to clear liquid
Manufacturers suggested Usage : 2 to 25% Add to oil phase. The pH value of the final formulation should be between pH 4 and 8.
Solubility: Oil
Common Uses/ Benefits
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate acts as an emollient and leaves a light, non-oily, smooth and velvet skin sensation. It can be easily incorporated into emulsions, lotions, creams and hair care products.
Our Coco-Caprylate/Caprate has the following qualities that make for producing excellent products.
ATTRIBUTES
- Natural Emollient
- Fast spreading
- Non-greasy skin feel
- Ecocert approved
- Improved skin softness
- Alternative to Silicone and petrochemical-based emollients
- Highly stable in formulations
- Biodegradable
- Silky soft emollient after-feel
- Excellent pigment dispersant
- Solvent for UV filters
- Moisturizing
APPLICATIONS
- Bath & Body Wash
- Face Wash
- Eye creams
- Skin creams
- Body lotions
- Sun protection products
- Massage products
- Micellar Water
- Make-up Remover
Storage: Tightly sealed , store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Shelf life: 24 months when properly stored
PLEASE NOTE: This information is for information purposes and not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Our products are for external use in cosmetic and personal care formulations only, unless otherwise indicated. Even though we do not offer our products for consumption (internal use), we will always source only top quality pharmaceutical / food grade ingredeints because the grade or purity of any material, is of importance for skin care as it is for internal use or consumption. Do not be fooled by low priced ingredients that do not deliver performance or nutrition, just because it’s same name and may even have the same CAS Registry Number (CAS RN) does not mean that any two are equal in quality or purity.
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