Cocoyl caprylocaprate
It is a polar lipid that can solubilize many types of actives. It has an occlusive effect, thus exhibiting emollient activity. This occlusive effect also increases hydration, which can act as a driving force for drug penetration into the skin.
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Cocoyl caprylocaprate
| Cocoyl caprylocaprate | |
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| solution-centre-table-component-primary-function | Emollient |
| solution-centre-table-component-typical-use-level | IID approved level is 2.5% for topical gels. For creams and emulsions, levels in the range of 1 - 2.5% can be evaluated for emollience. |
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| solution-centre-table-component-benefits-claims | Confers occlusivity and functions as a penetration enhancer. Polar lipid having solubilizing capacity for some actives |
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