What it is
This ingredient is a triglyceride made from glycerin esterified with a mix of caprylic, capric, myristic, and stearic fatty acids. In formulas it serves as an emollient that softens skin and gives a smooth, often lightweight skin feel. It is a refined, oxidatively stable ester used as an alternative to plant oils.
Safety & warnings
Triglyceride emollients of this kind are generally well tolerated and considered low in irritation potential.
Origin & sourcing
Manufactured by esterifying glycerin with selected fatty acids that may be sourced from plant fats; the result is a defined synthetic-grade triglyceride.
Questions everyone asks
What is this ingredient?
It is a glycerin-based triglyceride built from a blend of caprylic, capric, myristic, and stearic fatty acids.
What is it used for?
It acts as an emollient and skin-conditioning oil that smooths skin and improves spreadability.