Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

COCO-CAPRYLATE/CAPRATE

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is a high-performance, naturally derived emollient used to enhance the feel and performance of modern skin, hair, and body care products. Made from lightweight C8–C10 fatty acids and C12–C18 fatty alcohols, it spreads effortlessly across the skin, absorbs quickly, and leaves a dry, silky finish that feels smooth but never greasy.

As a gentle, plant-based alternative to petrochemical emollients and volatile silicones (like IPM, mineral oils, and cyclomethicones), it offers excellent skin compatibility and a soft, velvety after-feel. Its naturally fast-spreading, non-greasy nature helps reduce oiliness, improves pigment glide, and supports the solubility of other cosmetic ingredients, making formulations smoother, lighter, and more elegant.

COSMOS-compliant, vegan-friendly, and derived from plant sources, this versatile ester is ideal for formulators looking to create light, clean-beauty formulations with superior glide and long-lasting comfort. Perfect for face and body care, baby care, sun care, decorative cosmetics, and hair care, it brings a refined sensorial experience to any product, from lotions and serums to eye creams, massage oils, and protective daily moisturisers.

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Key Benefits: 

Some of the benefits of Coco-Caprylate/Caprate

• 100% naturally derived (vegan-friendly)
• Light, fast-spreading emollient
• Absorbs quickly; leaves a dry, silky, non-greasy finish
• Enhances pigment dispersion
• Boosts solubility of oil-phase
• Reduces heaviness in richer formulations
• Offers exceptional skin compatibility
• Kind to skin – ideal for baby care products
• Non-oxidisable and odourless
• Alternative to silicones, mineral oils, and petrochemical emollients
• Versatile – suits face, body, hair, sun care and decorative cosmetics
• COSMOS compliant

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Uses & Applications:

Listed below are just some of the popular ways to use Coco-Caprylate/Caprate :

• Face creams and lotions
• Eye creams and serums
• Body lotions and moisturisers
• Sun protection products
• Baby care products
• Hair care and conditioning treatments
• Massage oils and light body oils
• Cosmetic formulations (foundations, powders, primers)
• Oil-free and silicone-free skincare
• Lip care 
• Products requiring improved glide and spreadability

Coco-Caprylate/Caprate Safety & Storage

• Coco-Caprylate/Caprate is not to be taken internally. AWO specialises in aromatherapy and skincare products; our raw ingredients are not food grade, and for this reason, we advise against ingesting or using them for culinary purposes.
• Formulation ingredients should be kept out of reach of children and pets.
• We recommend storing your Coco-Caprylate/Caprate in an airtight container, in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight. Always use plastic, glass, ceramic, or wooden storage containers.