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Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride
AKA “Mixed Fatty Acid Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Ester”
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Caprylic/capric/palmitic/stearic triglyceride
AKA: Mixed Fatty Acid Triglyceride, Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Ester
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Plant-Derived
Skin Conditioner
Plant Oil
Not Clean
Caprylic/Capric/Palmitic/Stearic Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin with caprylic, capric, palmitic and stearic acids.
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
Developed as a modern cosmetic emollient combining multiple plant-derived saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. Created to enhance product stability and provide conditioning benefits in skincare formulations.
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
General
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
EWG
4
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not a Sensitizer
medical-approval
all-shades-safe
Regulatory Status
USA✔ permitted
EU⚠ restricted
JAPAN⚠ restricted
CANADA⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR