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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is permitted by the US FDA. Several countries restrict, warning-label, or have reviewed it for safety concerns. The US has more lenient additive rules than the EU, UK, Canada, and Japan, which is why this ingredient remains widely used here.
Caprylic/capric triglyceride is one of the safest cosmetic ingredients with essentially no known safety concerns. The CIR has reviewed medium-chain triglycerides and confirmed their safety. It does not clog pores (comedogenicity rating 1–2/5), is suitable for all skin types including acne-prone, and is used in the most sensitive formulations. No carcinogenic, mutagenic, or endocrine-disrupting effects are known. It is suitable for vegan formulations (plant-derived).
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