A medium-chain triglyceride blend of caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) fatty acids attached to glycerin. Commonly sourced from coconut or palm kernel oils, it’s a clear, lightweight, non-greasy emollient used to give skincare, haircare, and makeup a silky feel.

It softens and smooths the skin, improves spreadability, and cuts greasiness of heavier oils. It also helps dissolve oil-soluble actives and can reduce transepidermal water loss when layered with humectants and occlusives.

Generally considered low on comedogenic scales and well-tolerated by most skin types. As always, overall formula design and usage amount matter—patch test if you’re breakout-prone.

They’re related. Fractionated coconut/MCT is a broader mix of medium-chain triglycerides. CCT specifically emphasizes C8/C10 triglycerides and is optimized for cosmetic sensorials—typically clearer, lighter, and drier-feeling with excellent stability.

• CCT: very light, silky, fast-absorbing; great slip and solvent power.
• Squalane: similarly light with a skin-mimicking feel and strong stability.
• Mineral oil: heavier occlusion and shine.

Generally very well-tolerated—it’s fragrance-free and widely used in gentle and baby-care products. If you’re highly reactive, patch test, but sensitivity to CCT is uncommon.

It provides weightless shine and slip, taming frizz without heaviness. It’s great in leave-ins, serums, and conditioners to reduce drag and improve combability, especially on fine or easily weighed-down hair.

Yes. As an oil-phase emollient, it dissolves sunscreen, sebum, and long-wear makeup beautifully. You’ll see it in cleansing oils and balms, often paired with emulsifiers for a rinse-clean finish.

Yes—its dry, light feel makes products less greasy while still softening. Pair with humectants (glycerin, HA) and light occlusives for balanced hydration without weight.

Look for INCI: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. You’ll find it in moisturizers, facial oils, sunscreens, cleansing balms, hair serums, lipsticks, deodorant sticks, and foundations as a slip-enhancing, stability-boosting emollient.