Quick answer

Key benefits: Hydration.

Tricaprylin

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Glycerol trioctanoate

Purpose

Mixture of glycerin and caprylic acid. Has emollient properties and is used as a skin-softening agent.

Rating

GOOD

Category

Emollient

INCI Purpose

FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING

Benefits

Hydration — Attracts and locks in moisture to keep skin plump and dewy

Alternative Names

At a Glance

Article

Mixture of glycerin and caprylic acid. Has emollient properties and is used as a skin-softening agent.

See: Glycerin

References

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