Artekas Innovation COCO-CAPRYLATE liquid emollient — 100 g (3.52 oz), fast-spreading silicone-alternative, dry non-greasy finish

Artekas Innovation COCO-CAPRYLATE is a fast-spreading, silicone-alternative emollient that leaves skin and hair feeling silky, non-greasy, and velvety.

Designed for formulators, DIY enthusiasts, and small-batch makers, this 100 g (3.52 oz) liquid emollient is a renewable-based ester blend that mimics the smooth slip of volatile silicones without the oily residue. It dissolves and blends readily in many personal care matrices, improving texture, spreadability, and sensory dry-down in skin creams, serums, sunscreens, conditioners, and shampoos.

How does COCO-CAPRYLATE change skin feel compared with oils?

Instead of a heavy, lingering film typical of many plant oils, COCO-CAPRYLATE delivers quick absorption and a dry, silky finish. It provides smooth slip during application, then dries down to a lightweight, velvety sensation that improves immediate cosmetic elegance.

• Fast spreading for even coverage
• Dry, non-greasy finish for makeup and day creams
• Enhances skin softness without weighing formulations down
• Helps solubilize and carry other actives

Can I use this ingredient in hair care formulations?

Yes — COCO-CAPRYLATE helps hair look smoother and shinier by coating strands lightly and reducing friction without a heavy buildup. It imparts a soft after-feel and can be incorporated into conditioners, detanglers, leave-ins, and styling serums for improved combability and sheen.

• Adds shine and slip without greasiness
• Compatible with color and bleach product systems
• Improves manageability and detangling
• Works in both rinse-off and leave-on hair products

What formulation roles and concentrations work best?

COCO-CAPRYLATE typically functions as an emollient, co-emulsifier, and solubilizer. Typical usage ranges vary by product type — low percentages for lightweight serums and higher for richer conditioners — and it blends well with oils, esters, and common cosmetic bases.

• Facial serums and sunscreens: low use levels for a silky feel
• Moisturizers and lotions: moderate levels to boost spreadability
• Conditioners and leave-ons: higher levels for slip and shine
• Compatible with both oil-in-water and anhydrous systems

Is COCO-CAPRYLATE a sustainable alternative to silicones?

Artekas COCO-CAPRYLATE is produced from renewable feedstocks and is presented as a biodegradable, plant-derived ester alternative to volatile silicones like cyclomethicone. It supports formulation concepts that favor natural or renewable-based ingredients while still delivering a refined sensory profile.

• Made from 100% renewable-based raw materials
• Useful in silicone-free and natural-formulation projects
• Provides silicone-like slip without volatile silicone chemistry
• Compatible with green-certified formulation strategies

Who is this for: Artekas Innovation COCO-CAPRYLATE is ideal for cosmetic chemists, indie and boutique skincare and haircare brands, DIY formulators, and product developers seeking a lightweight, quick-absorbing emollient. Choose this ingredient if you want a renewable-based silicone substitute that improves spreadability, gives a dry-silk finish, and enhances shine and softness across facial, body, and hair applications.

Ingredients

Coco-Caprylate