Caprylic/Capric/Stearic Triglyceride

AKA: Mixed Fatty Acid Triglyceride, MCT Ester

Plant-Derived

Skin Conditioner

Plant Oil

Clean

Octadecanoic acid, mixed triesters with octanoic acid, decanoic acid and 1,2,3-propanetriol

CAS #

-

Form

Liquid

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 synthetic emollient developed in the late 20th century from coconut and plant-derived fatty acids. Designed as a stable, lightweight moisturizer for use in cosmetic creams and serums.

EWG

CIR

Safe as used

Pregnancy

Yes

CIR Safety Findings

Not a Sensitizer

ewg-1

medical-approval

pregnancy-nursing-safe

all-shades-safe

Regulatory Status

USA✔ permitted

EU⚠ restricted

JAPAN⚠ restricted

CANADA⚠ restricted

Regulatory Agencies

EWG CIR FDA EU COSING Health Canada

Skin Types

●all-skin-types, gentle

Best For

General

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe

Yes

The paper trail

🔬Peer-reviewednone on file

⚖️Regulatory1 listing →

🛡️Safety-assessed1 review →

Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.

Verified Jun 2026

Data: CosIng · EWG · CIR