Coconut
Capric/Caprylic Acid
Origin/History:
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Derived from coconut oil and glycerin
Functions/Science:
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Emollient, skin-replenishing, locking in moisture
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Used as a thickener, gentle to skin
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Origin/History:
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Derived from coconut oil and glycerin
Functions/Science:
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Emollient, locking in moisture, solvent,
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antioxidant properties, dispersing agent
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Used as a thickener & texture enhancer
Cetearyl Alcohol
Origin/History:
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Fatty alcohol, mix of cetyl & stearyl alcohol
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Can be derived from coconut fat alcohol or made synthetically
Functions/Science:
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Emollient, texture enhancer, foam stabilizer, carrying agent
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Has different effects than alcohol and thus, products that contain cetearyl alcohol do not sensitize skin
Cocos Nucifera
Origin/History:
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Fixed oil extract from the dried endosperm of cocos nucifera, palmae
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Origins in Indian-Indonesia region
Functions/Science:
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Antibacterial, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory (lauric acid), skin tightening
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Prevents stretch marks, blemishes, dry skin and eczema
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For dry, sensitive and imbalanced skin
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Quickly penetrates deeply into skin cells, stimulates natural healing process, reduces scarring
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Protects against free radicals, builds a natural protection against skin cancer
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Doesn’t clog pores
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Emollient
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Contains medium-chain fatty acids aka medium-chain tryglycerides
Glyceryl Caprylate
Origin/History:
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Produced using plant materials, derived from glycerin and caprylic acid - > coconut oil
Functions/Science:
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Antimicrobial (bacteria & yeast), conditioning, viscosity modifying/emulsifying
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Helps fight impurities
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Re-fatting properties assist with improving and maintaining the moisture and a balanced skin