Found in various skin, lip and hair care, as well as cosmetic products like face creams, body moisturisers, sunscreens, eye creams, anti-aging serums, lip balm, lip liner, lipstick, eyeliner, liquid foundation or blush as well as deodorants.
Uses
CCTG is widely used in products to boost their shelf life, in skin care products to add a light and non-greasy sheen to the skin and also to boost the antioxidants in products.
Benefits
• Creates a barrier on the skin’s surface to lock in moisture (emollient)
• A stable alternative to other oils
• The fatty acids in caprylic acid are antioxidant
• Has antimicrobial properties
Usage Rate
May be used in concentrations of 0.5–5%
Strengths
One of the cleanest and safest natural alternatives to chemical ingredients.
Caution
Caprylic Capric Triglyceride (CCTG) is created from naturally occurring fatty acids found in coconut oil and glycerine. Its smooth texture and emollient properties make it extremely useful in making soaps and many skincare and cosmetic products. Widely used as a skin-softening ingredient, CCTG creates a barrier on the skin's surface, which helps to reduce skin dryness by preventing the loss of moisture.
Made by combining fatty acids with glycerin, this oily-textured compound also prevents ingredients from clumping together and boosts the shelf life of products, owing to its ability to perform as a preservative. A popular ingredient in skin care creams and lotions, make up, shampoos and cleansers, it is especially suited to sensitive and oily skin.