INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Also known as Fractionated Coconut Oil, this lightweight emollient provides silky glide, effortless spreadability, and a soft, non-greasy finish.
What Is Fractionated Coconut Oil?
Fractionated Coconut Oil is a refined, lightweight emollient commonly identified in cosmetic formulations by its INCI name, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. It is typically produced by combining glycerin with caprylic and capric fatty acids derived from coconut oil.
Unlike whole coconut oil, which contains a broader range of fatty acids and can become solid at cooler temperatures, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride remains fluid and provides a lighter, silkier skin feel. Its refined composition also gives it excellent oxidative stability, making it a versatile base for facial oils, body oils, moisturizers, and topical aromatherapy formulations.
Benefits
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride functions primarily as an emollient, helping soften and condition the skin while creating a smooth, comfortable finish. Its excellent spreadability allows formulations to glide easily across the skin without relying on a particularly heavy or greasy oil base.
It also helps improve the sensory character of multi-oil formulations by balancing richer botanical oils and creating a lighter, more refined application experience.
Fractionated Coconut Oil vs. Coconut Oil
Although Fractionated Coconut Oil originates from components of coconut oil, it is not the same ingredient as whole Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil.
Whole coconut oil retains a broader fatty-acid composition and typically becomes solid or semi-solid at cooler temperatures. Fractionation isolates specific components, resulting in a lightweight liquid material composed primarily of caprylic and capric triglycerides.
This difference gives Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride its characteristic fluid texture, excellent spreadability, and greater resistance to oxidation.
Why We Use Fractionated Coconut Oil
At Pure Intox, Fractionated Coconut Oil is selected when a formulation benefits from lightweight emollience, excellent glide, and a stable botanical-derived carrier.
In facial oils and serums, it helps balance richer botanical oils and contributes to a silky, elegant finish. In creams and moisturizers, it provides lightweight conditioning within the emollient phase of the formulation.
In Botanical Body Oil Lavender Drift, it contributes smooth spreadability while complementing the formula's more nutrient-rich botanical oils.
Why We Use It in Aromatherapy Roll-Ons
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is also an excellent carrier for topical aromatherapy. Its fluid texture allows properly diluted essential oils to be distributed evenly while creating a smooth application across the skin.
Its stability, neutral sensory character, and lightweight finish make it particularly useful in Pure Intox Roll-On Blends, where the carrier should support the aromatic formulation without overwhelming the essential oil experience.
Sourcing & Quality
Our Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is selected for cosmetic purity, consistency, stability, and skin compatibility. Its refined composition provides a dependable emollient base across facial skincare, body care, and topical aromatherapy formulations.
We identify the ingredient by its cosmetic INCI, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, while using Fractionated Coconut Oil as the more familiar descriptive name for customers.
Found In Pure Intox Rituals
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