Ricinoleic/Caproic/Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
AKA “Mixed plant oil triglyceride
Skin Conditioning
Ingredient Facts
Ricinoleic/caproic/caprylic/capric triglyceride
AKA: Mixed plant oil triglyceride
Skin Conditioning · Skin Conditioning · EWG: 4
Synthetic
Skin Conditioner
Not Clean
Ricinoleic/Caproic/Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin with ricinoleic, caproic, caprylic and capric 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
A modern synthetic triglyceride blend developed in the 20th century as a lightweight, non-comedogenic emollient designed to replace heavier plant oils while providing similar conditioning benefits with faster absorption.
Skin Types
all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
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
USApermitted
EUrestricted
JAPANrestricted
CANADArestricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR