Ingredient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Coconut alcohol caprylate/caprate ester
Light emollient ester
What it is
A lightweight, dry-touch emollient ester made from coconut-derived fatty alcohols and caprylic/capric acids that softens skin and gives a silky, non-greasy slip.
How it works
Its ester oils spread over the skin surface to fill gaps between corneocytes, reducing roughness and water loss while evaporating cleanly for a light feel.
What it does
Emollient
Skin conditioning
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.