Emollient CETIOL C5 50 g

Volatile emollient Coco-Caprylate as an alternative to silicones

Cetiol C5 is a light, natural-based emollient for cosmetics that leaves the skin feeling soft and non-greasy. Coco-Caprylate is specially formulated as a good alternative to volatile silicones such as cyclomethicones. It works well in face and body care products, as well as in wipes, hair care products and sunscreens.

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Component characteristics and features of use

INCI: Coco-Caprylate

Analogues: if this emollient is not available, you can replace it with other emollients with high spreadability, such as Gosulin IL, Plantasens Olive LD or Cetiol RLF.

Spreadability: 1300 mm2/10 min

Dosage (percentage of introduction into cosmetics): 3 - 10%

Solubility: in oil

Use: add to the fatty phase of the cream or mix with other fat-soluble components. Heating is allowed.

Storage: in a cool place. Keep the container dry.

Cosmetic properties of the emollient in recipes

Coconut caprylate is used in natural cosmetics, in products for the face and body, where softness is required, without shine and without a greasy trace after applying cosmetics. This emollient is very well distributed and penetrates the skin, has great lightness, while maintaining a noticeable nourishing effect. It can also be considered an excellent alternative to occlusive and non-ecological mineral oils.

Silicone-like emollient gives silkiness to finished products, spreads well on the skin, reduces white marks after applying emulsions and serves as an excellent base for dispersing pigments, so it is often used to create decorative cosmetics.

Coco-Caprylate can also be found in hair care cosmetics, since it is able to cover the hair with a thin film, soften and protect it, and add shine.

In what products is Coco-Caprylate used

• creams and lotions for face and body
• dry body oils
• massage oils
• oil-free cream gels
• shadows, powders and blush
• lipsticks and lip glosses
• hair care products.

Handmade cosmetics recipes, formulas and reviews

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