Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride
AKA “Medium-Chain Triglyceride, MCT Oil”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Caprylic/capric/lauric triglyceride
AKA: Medium-Chain Triglyceride, MCT Oil
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 1
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Clean
Dodecanoic acid, mixed triesters with octanoic acid, decanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS #
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Form
Liquid
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Functions
Skin Conditioning
A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.
Locks in moisture
Traditional Use
Created in the mid-20th century as a synthetic emollient derived from coconut and palm-derived fatty acids. Developed to provide stable, lightweight moisturization in cosmetic formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types, gentle
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR