Glyceryl capricate (GTCC) is colorless and odorless, low viscosity transparent liquid, neutral. It is easy to mix with ethanol, isopropanol, chloromethane, glycerin and other solvents. It can also dissolve many lipid substances in cosmetics. Stable at low temperatures, still transparent (freezing point -10oC) below 0oC, HLB value of 12.5.
The role and applicable products of glycerol capricate (GTCC) in makeup and skin care products:
Glyceryl caprylate (GTCC) is a high-purity lipid made from caprylic/capric acid and glyceryl esterification. It is an excellent moisturizing oil with good spreadability, so that the skin has a smooth and not greasy feeling, which is easily absorbed by the skin. It plays a good role in the uniformity and delicacy of cosmetics, makes the skin lubricated and shiny, and can be used as a base material for moisturizing factors, a stabilizer for cosmetics, an antifreeze agent, and a homogenizer. In addition, glyceryl capricate has an emulsifying stabilizing effect, improving the quality and shelf life of cosmetics, which is due to its good antioxidant properties.
Glyceryl capricate (GTCC) is widely used in these cosmetic skin care products: sunscreens, creams and lotions; post-sun protective creams and lotions; hair modification oils, creams and head oils to make hair shiny, silky and easy to comb; bath oils; skin care oils and nutrient solutions; facial cleansers, creams and lotions; baby skin care oils, creams and lotions; makeup creams, sticks, medicines; lipsticks, lipsticks, shaving creams, etc.