MCT Oil

MCT Oil - it's also known as Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil - and it's a clear liquid with no colour or smell, derived from natural fatty acids which are mainly sourced from coconut or palm kernel oil. Its actually made up of caprylic(C8) and capric (C10) triglycerides so its pretty stable and lightweight & because of those characteristics its a popular choice in the cosmetic and personal care industries.

Its prized for its gentle nature on the skin, its fast absorption and non-greasy feel which makes it a go-to in a lot of skin and hair care products and also in massage oils and blends. Youll also find it being used as a carrier oil and base ingredient in loads of different formulations.

Applications

• face creams and lotions

• facial oils that wont clog pores

• hair care products like conditioners and hair oils

• massage oils and aromatherapy blends

• lotions and balms for your body

• makeup formulations and cosmetics
  anyway, you can use it in loads of different products

Uses

• Its great at being a lightweight moisturiser in cosmetic formulations

• can act as a carrier oil for other oils and actives that are oil-soluble

• helps out with the spreadability and texture of products

• absorbs fast and leaves no greasy residue behind

• can be used in leave-on and rinse-off applications

• also used in natural, pro and dermatological formulations

Benefits

• it really helps to soften and moisturise your skin

• absorbs really quick and leaves no sticky or heavy residue

• helps to make your skin feel smoother and more supple

• is gentle on sensitive skin and even acne-prone skin

• really stable and resistant to spoilage

• also helps the products to feel and smell better