Caprylic/Capric/Lauric Triglyceride

AKA “Medium-Chain Triglyceride, MCT Oil”

Synthetic

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Ingredient Facts

Caprylic/capric/lauric triglyceride

AKA: Medium-Chain Triglyceride, MCT Oil

Synthetic · Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Moisturising · EWG: 1

Plant-Derived

Emollient

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Synthetic

Clean

Dodecanoic acid, mixed triesters with octanoic acid, decanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol Science: Functions: Skin Conditioning Safety Ratings: CIR: Safe as used

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

Plant-Derived

Synthetic. Derived from coconut, palm kernel, and soybean oils as natural starting materials. Synthesized through esterification of octanoic, decanoic, and lauric fatty acids with glycerol.

Function

Skin Conditioning | Emollient | Moisturising

Benefits

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

Target

General

Melanin-Rich Skin

Suitable

Pregnancy Safe

Yes

EWG Score1

CIR Safety Findings

ewg-1, medical-approval, pregnancy-nursing-safe, all-shades-safe, Not a Sensitizer

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Verified Feb 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR