Oils and buttersSoftens
Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride
Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride
An emollient made from glycerin and fatty acids. Helps Avalon spread and absorb.
- Origin
- Source not statedMade from glycerin and four fatty acids. Fatty acids like these often come from plant oils such as coconut or palm, but the list doesn't say. confirm the source
- Also called
- Triglyceride
What it is
A triglyceride: glycerin joined to four fatty acids, caprylic, capric, myristic and stearic. That is the same basic structure as natural oils and fats.
What it does
It softens skin and helps a cream spread evenly and absorb without a greasy film.
Why it’s clean
A stable, well-established emollient, named on the list by its full name.
