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Emollient

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC/LAURIC TRIGLYCERIDE

Updated
88

Safety score · 0–100

Good

Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.

About

A medium-chain triglyceride from coconut/palm fats — one of the safest, most widely-used cosmetic emollients with a long, clean safety record.

Function

SKIN CONDITIONING

Skin benefits

  • Lightweight emollient
  • Coconut-derived
  • Stable, oxidation-resistant
  • Skin barrier support

Known concerns

  • No significant concerns at cosmetic concentrations

References

EU

EU CosIng database

European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry — regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.

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