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<p>Emolid CC is a coconut-derived cosmetic ester used to give formulations a light, silky, low-greasy skin feel. It is a familiar emollient in natural-focused cosmetic formulation and is often chosen by formulators looking for elegant spreadability, fast absorption and a smooth finish. This clear, oil-soluble liquid works well where a lighter alternative to heavy plant oils is needed, while still offering slightly more emollience than very dry-touch esters such as Emolid ISN. It is especially well suited to creams, lotions, facial oils, haircare, body oils and massage products.</p>
<p>♡ Why we love it: This is a beautifully versatile emollient for natural-focused formulation work. It gives products a polished, lightweight finish with excellent slip, making it a useful choice when a formulation needs to feel smooth and modern without relying on silicones.</p>
<h4>Key Properties</h4>
<ul>
<li>INCI Name: Coco-Caprylate/Caprate</li>
<li>Ingredient Type: Coconut-derived emollient ester</li>
<li>Appearance: Clear, colourless to slightly yellowish liquid</li>
<li>Odour: Odourless</li>
<li>Solubility: Oil-soluble, insoluble in water</li>
<li>Skin Feel: Lightweight, silky, smooth, low-greasy</li>
<li>Spreadability: Excellent</li>
<li>Absorption: Fast</li>
<li>Relative Sensory Profile: Slightly more emollient than Emolid ISN</li>
<li>Suitable For: Cosmetic Use</li>
<li>Biodegradability: Readily biodegradable</li>
<li>Use Type: Oil-phase cosmetic formulation ingredient</li>
</ul>
<h4>What It's Used For</h4>
<ul>
<li>Adding lightweight emollience to creams and lotions</li>
<li>Improving glide and spreadability in facial and body formulations</li>
<li>Creating a silky, low-greasy finish in skincare</li>
<li>Reducing the heavy feel of richer oils, butters and balms</li>
<li>Formulating elegant facial oils and dry-feel body oils</li>
<li>Supporting smooth, lightweight haircare formulations</li>
<li>Creating massage oils, serums and anhydrous blends with improved slip</li>
</ul>
<h4>Who It's For</h4>
<p>This Product Is For:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cosmetic formulators making natural-focused skincare or haircare</li>
<li>Makers wanting a light, silky alternative to heavier oils</li>
<li>Formulations needing excellent spreadability and fast absorption</li>
<li>Cream, lotion, facial oil, serum, balm, body oil and massage product makers</li>
<li>Formulators looking for a familiar ester used in natural cosmetic formulation</li>
</ul>
<p>This Product Is Not For:</p>
<ul>
<li>Ready-to-use application as a finished cosmetic product</li>
<li>Water-only formulas without a suitable emulsifier or solubilising system</li>
<li>Food, flavouring or supplement applications</li>
<li>Customers needing confirmed organic, COSMOS/ECOCERT, palm-free or RSPO status</li>
<li>Formulas requiring a very dry-touch ester where Emolid ISN would be more suitable</li>
</ul>
<h4>How To Use</h4>
<ul>
<li>As an Oil-Phase Emollient: Add to the oil phase of creams, lotions and emulsions.</li>
<li>In Facial Oils: Blend with carrier oils and other oil-soluble ingredients to improve slip, spreadability and absorption.</li>
<li>In Anhydrous Products: Use in balms, body oils, massage blends and oil-based serums where a lighter skin feel is wanted.</li>
<li>In Haircare: Add to suitable oil-phase or emulsion-based hair formulations to support glide and a smooth finish.</li>
<li>In Water-Based Products: Use only with an appropriate emulsifier or solubilising system, as Emolid CC is not water-soluble.</li>
<li>Processing Tip: Run compatibility and stability testing in the final formulation, especially when replacing heavier oils, dry-touch esters or silicone-type ingredients.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Safety Instructions</h4>
<ul>
<li>For cosmetic formulation use only</li>
<li>Not intended for ingestion</li>
<li>Do not use as a finished ready-to-apply product unless properly assessed in the final formulation</li>
<li>Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes</li>
<li>Patch test the finished formulation before wider use</li>
<li>Store closed in original packaging, away from sunlight, moisture and extreme temperatures</li>
<li>Keep away from oxidising agents and highly acidic or alkaline materials</li>
<li>Keep out of reach of children and pets</li>
</ul>
<h4>FAQs</h4>
<p>Q: Is Emolid CC water-soluble?<br>A: No. It is oil-soluble and insoluble in water, so it needs an emulsifier or solubilising system in water-based formulations.</p>
<p>Q: What does Emolid CC feel like in a formulation?<br>A: It gives a light, silky, smooth, low-greasy feel with excellent spreadability and fast absorption.</p>
<p>Q: How does Emolid CC compare with Emolid ISN?<br>A: Emolid CC is slightly more emollient, while Emolid ISN has a drier, more silicone-like sensory profile.</p>
<p>Q: Can Emolid CC help make formulas feel less greasy?<br>A: Yes. It is useful for creating a lighter, silkier finish and can help reduce the heavy feel of richer oils and butters.</p>
<p>Q: Is Emolid CC a finished cosmetic product?<br>A: No. It is a cosmetic formulation ingredient and should be used within a properly developed finished product.</p>