Caprilis oil

Derived from coconut oil, is a light, penetrating oil, doesn't leave a greasy residue like many plant oils. Can be used in creams, lotions and various cosmetics, is also a great carrier for essential oils. It is lightweight, thin and silky, has a velvety texture. 

Caprilis oil is a blend of naturally derived medium-chain fatty acids. Coconut oil is the raw ingredient used in production, no palm or rapeseed oil. Contains saturated medium-chain fatty acids, especially high in caprylic and capric acid (C8 and C10 fatty acids) with neutral scent. It is non-irritant, non-staining, easily spread oil that is resistant to oxidation.  

Can be used in creams, lotions, balms, baby products, lip care or massage oils, it is also a great carrier for essential oil blends and oil based perfumes. Makes it easier for emulsions to absorb into and apply to the skin and can be implemented in various skin-care products, won't clog pores. 

Ingredients: Caprylic/Capric Triglycerides

BENEFITS

• has a very light and silky texture
• absorbs quickly into the skin, has a light texture, leaves no greasy residue
• feels extremely pleasant on the skin
• is almost colourless, has a neutral odour and is fluid at room temperature
• is suitable for all skin types
• improves penetration of active ingredients into the skin
• does not clog pores, is not comedogenic
• unlike coconut oil, it does not change its viscosity with temperature variations
• emulsifies easily
• is very oxidatively stable, heat tolerant
• leaves minimal sheen on the skin, a silky appearance
• is made exclusively from coconut oil, no palm or rapeseed oil

KEY FATTY ACID PROFILE

• Caproic acid (C6:0) 2%
• Caprylic acid (C8:0) 54%
• Capric acid (C10:0) 40%
• Lauric acid (C12:0) 3%
• Myristic acid (C14:0) 1%

USE RECOMMENDATIONS 

• can be applied as such to skin and hair
• mixed with other vegetable oils and butters, essential oils and liposoluble actives
• can be used for a wide range of cosmetic formulations 
• combined with heavier vegetable oils to improve texture and feel on the skin
• as an ingredient in creams, emulsions, lotions, oily serums, skin and body care balms
• oil-free creams, foundations, BB creams, CC creams
• for the formulation of sun and after-sun products 
• as an ingredient for hand and nail care compositions
• in lip care and make-up products
• for the formulation of hair care products
• as an oily but non-greasy base for facial or body massages
• as a base for oily macerates, being a good solvent for lipids
• as a base for pulse perfumes
• as a base for essential oils in aromatherapy applications

SAFETY DATA

• cosmetic use only