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Emollient

Caprylic/Capric/Myristic/Stearic Triglyceride

Often labeled as: Complex Triglyceride Base

The butter-like, highly stable lipid base.

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Overall Safety Safe
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Pregnancy Safety Safe
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Comedogenic (0-5) 1 / 5
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Irritancy (0-5) 0 / 5

๐Ÿ”ฌ How It Actually Works

A highly purified, complex mixture of fatty acids derived from coconut and palm. It forms a rich, butter-like consistency that mimics human sebum perfectly, but is entirely resistant to oxidation (rancidity).

๐Ÿ’– Why your skin loves it

Provides immense moisturization, thickens creams luxuriously, and acts as a brilliant carrier.

๐Ÿ’ก Pro Tip

The absolute workhorse base for rich, clean-beauty body butters.

โš–๏ธ Myth vs. Fact

The Myth

It breaks you out because it contains stearic acid.

The Science

It is chemically fractionated to be highly stable and generally non-comedogenic.