COCO CAPRYLATE

Coco-caprylate is an ester of (fatty) alcohols from coconut oil and caprylic acid (caprylate/caprate). In cosmetics, it acts as a skin-nourishing, smoothing emollient oil: it smooths the skin's surface and leaves the skin feeling soft and nourished. (1-2)

(1) Manufacturer information

(2) Bährle-Rapp, M. (2012). Springer Lexikon Kosmetik und Körperpflege. 4th revised and expanded edition. Springer.