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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(in 39,702 products)

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ISCE InhaleISCE SwallowISCE ContactISCE Environment
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Functions:
1. Emollient - Softens and soothes the skin. Helps with skin conditioning.
2. Fragrance / Fragrance Component - Provides or enhances a particular smell or odor.
3. Gelling Agent / Thickener - Increases the viscosity by thickening the liquid to give it more texture
4. Opacifier - Makes the mixture less transparent or translucent
5. Solvent (Cosmetics) - Enhances the properties of other ingredients
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a type of fatty acid that is commonly used in cosmetics and personal care products as a moisturizing ingredient. This ingredient is easily absorbed by the skin and helps to create a smooth and hydrated appearance, making it a popular choice for those looking for a natural and effective product.
In addition to its moisturizing properties, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is also known for its ability to enhance the performance of other ingredients in a product. This is why it is often used as a carrier oil for essential oils and other active ingredients, helping to increase their effectiveness.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is also considered to be a safe and non-irritating ingredient, making it a great choice for those with sensitive skin. It is also an eco-friendly ingredient, as it is biodegradable and does not harm the environment when it is used in cosmetics and personal care products.
Overall, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a versatile and effective ingredient that can help to improve the hydration and performance of cosmetics and personal care products. Whether you are looking for a product that is gentle on your skin or that provides effective results, this ingredient is a great choice for those looking for a natural and effective product.
Recent Findings:
- Caprylic (C8) and Capric (C10) triglycerides are both part of the medium-chain triglyceride (MCTs) family, distinguished by the length of their carbon chains. MCTs are "essentially non-toxic in acute toxicity tests conducted in several species of animals", rats and rabbits were included in the study. MCTs is not a dermal irritant even with prolonged exposure and showed no capacity for induction of hypersensitivity. There is also no evidence of carcinogenicity through oral, intravenous or dermal means. [2]
- MCTs, especially capric acid and its derivatives have found to be useful in eliminating protozoa (single-celled eukaryotes) in the rumen (first stomach) of goats. [3] With up to a 50% reduction in protozoa in some cases. [4]
- Feeding pigs "with diets containing 15% MCTs also resulted in a lower mortality of newborns and better development" of piglets. MCTs also help stabilize the intestinal microbiota. [5]
Caprylic/Capric triglycerides or MCTs, seem to be largely non-toxic to most animals. When taken orally, it eliminates protozoa and improves the mortality and development indexes of goats and pigs. Unfortunately, clinical data and human test results were limited.
Scientific References:
2. Review of the toxicologic properties of medium-chain triglycerides (Food Chem Toxicol. 2000 Jan;38(1):79-98)
3. Defaunation effects of medium-chain fatty acids and their derivatives on goat rumen protozoa. (J. Appl. Microbiol., 37(5), 439–445. DOI:10.2323/jgam.37.439)
4. Effect of Lipid Sources with Different Fatty Acid Profiles on Intake, Nutrient Digestion and Ruminal Fermentation of Feedlot Nellore Steers (Asian-Australas J Anim Sci. 2015 Nov; 28(11): 1583–1591 DOI:10.5713/ajas.15.0130)
5. Nutritional and physiological role of medium-chain triglycerides and medium-chain fatty acids in piglets (Anim Health Res Rev. 2011 Jun;12(1):83-93 DOI:10.1017/S1466252311000089.)

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