Properties and uses
Beauty
Properties
In beauty, the emollient caprylis is recognized for these properties:
Dry, fluid oil, very fine to the touch
Very good skin absorption: penetrates quickly without leaving a greasy film
Emollient: softens and smooths the skin
Very good spread on the skin, provides a very pleasant glide to the formulas
Improves the penetration of fat-soluble active ingredients, particularly essential oils
Allows the skin to breathe naturally
Very stable to oxidation, can be heated without risk
Very good solvent for lipophilic active ingredients: allows active ingredients to be extracted during plant macerations
Uses
Use as an ingredient in your preparations:
Emulsion: production of creams and milks with a very fine feel, good glide and rapid penetration, with textures and feel similar to those of commercial cosmetics
Massage oils and balms
Care oils and oily serums
Makeup products: foundation, lipsticks, eyeshadows... for a non-greasy finish and good hold
Hair care for its non-greasy sheathing and smoothing effect
Oily plant macerates (urucum, calendula, arnica, St. John's wort, etc.)
Some ideas
Use as an ingredient in your preparations:
Skin care creams for combination and oily skin
Non-greasy care and light textures for summer
Milk or two-phase makeup remover
Body oil (apply to damp skin after showering for maximum moisturizing effect)
Massage oil with essential oils
Neutral massage oil for delicate skin
Conditioner or mask
Smoothing hair serum
Oil-free foundation
Urucum macerate to make an after-sun oil