Ingredient glossary / Emollient
Coco-caprylate/caprate
On the label: Coco-Caprylate/Caprate · Emollient
What it is
A plant-derived ester that feels like a light silicone; used in 'silicone-free' formulas.
Emollients: Emollients fill the gaps between skin cells and leave the surface smooth and soft; oils, butters and esters.
In the research
2 PubMed papers mention it with skin, cosmetics or hair; the three most recent:
- Minimalist, bioinspired and sensorial emulsion based on a Ca(2+) double cone vector system using Design of Experiment (DoE) · International journal of cosmetic science, 2026
- Repurposing INCI-registered compounds as skin prebiotics for probiotic Staphylococcus epidermidis against UV-B · Scientific reports, 2020
A paper is a paper, not a verdict: titles are listed so you can read them, and a study on cells or mice says little about a cream on a face.
Other emollients
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