OriginDerived from coconut or palm kernel oil fatty acids and glycerin through esterification reactions. Synthesized by combining capric acid (a medium-chain fatty acid) with glycerol under catalytic conditions.
Decanoic acid, monoester with glycerol
Formula
C13H26O4
Mol. Weight
246.34
CAS #
26402-22-2
Form
Liquid
Skin Types
●all-skin-types
Best For
Dryness
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Yes
Functions
Emollient
Fills in the tiny cracks between skin cells to make everything feel smooth and soft. The "silky finish" ingredient.
Locks In Moisture
The paper trail
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EWG
1
CIR
Safe as used
Pregnancy
Yes
CIR Safety Findings
Not Phototoxic
CIR Panel statement found no phototoxicity in the CIR safety assessment (CIR 344)
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