Coco-Caprylate

Irritancy: unknownComedogenicity: unknownEmollient

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Coco-Caprylate is a lightweight emollient made by combining coconut-derived fatty alcohols ( caprylic and capric acid ). Its primary role in formulas is as a skin-softening emollient with excellent spreadability (it's considered a plant-based alternative to silicone oils like dimethicone ). This ingredient is considered safe for use and concentrations range from 0.5-62%. Caprylic and capric fall outside the C11-24 range that Malassezia feeds on, and a 2020 study found caprylic acid disrupted Malassezia furfur cell membrane, with a caprylic acid derivative damaging membrane structures at concentrations as low as 0.2%.