Coconut

Capric/Caprylic Acid

Origin/History:

• Derived from coconut oil and glycerin

Functions/Science:

• Emollient, skin-replenishing, locking in moisture

• Used as a thickener, gentle to skin

 

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Origin/History:

• Derived from coconut oil and glycerin

Functions/Science:

• Emollient, locking in moisture, solvent,

• antioxidant properties, dispersing agent

• Used as a thickener & texture enhancer

 

Cetearyl Alcohol

Origin/History:

• Fatty alcohol, mix of cetyl & stearyl alcohol

• Can be derived from coconut fat alcohol or made synthetically

Functions/Science:

• Emollient, texture enhancer, foam stabilizer, carrying agent

• Has different effects than alcohol and thus, products that contain cetearyl alcohol do not sensitize skin

 

Cocos Nucifera

Origin/History:

• Fixed oil extract from the dried endosperm of cocos nucifera, palmae

• Origins in Indian-Indonesia region

Functions/Science:

• Antibacterial, moisturizing, anti-inflammatory (lauric acid), skin tightening

• Prevents stretch marks, blemishes, dry skin and eczema

• For dry, sensitive and imbalanced skin

• Quickly penetrates deeply into skin cells, stimulates natural healing process, reduces scarring

• Protects against free radicals, builds a natural protection against skin cancer

• Doesn’t clog pores

• Emollient

• Contains medium-chain fatty acids aka medium-chain tryglycerides

 

Glyceryl Caprylate

Origin/History:

• Produced using plant materials, derived from glycerin and caprylic acid - > coconut oil

Functions/Science:

• Antimicrobial (bacteria & yeast), conditioning, viscosity modifying/emulsifying

• Helps fight impurities

• Re-fatting properties assist with improving and maintaining the moisture and a balanced skin