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MCT-9, palm oil-free

MCT-9, palm oil-free

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Lipid component
The regional alternative to MCT oil, made from Italian thistle oil. Nourishing, light, medium-spreading, and an excellent base oil for all applications.

INCI
Tripelargonin

Natural cosmetics compliant
ECOCERT compliant

Item number
LIP009

Characteristics

The versatile and popular neutral oil of regional origin!

MCT stands for "medium-chain triglycerides," meaning fatty acids of medium length, present as triglycerides (= glycerin + 3 fatty acids). Almost all plant and animal fats are triglycerides. Shorter-chain fatty acids in the C8 - C14 range are actually only found in significant quantities in coconut and palm kernel oil. MCT oil (often called neutral oil) contains only the shorter-chain fractions (caprylic and capric acid) of these oils, making it correspondingly thin and light; it is a widely used and popular oil in many cosmetic and pharmaceutical products.

You can read more about fatty acids here!

MCT-9 is an excellent, regional alternative to conventional MCT oil of tropical origin. It consists of pure triglycerides that contain rare pelargonic acid. With a chain length of 9 carbon atoms, this sits exactly between caprylic and capric acid and therefore exhibits almost identical properties to neutral oil.

MCT-9 is actually a little lighter on the skin and absorbs faster. Otherwise, it can replace neutral oil 1:1. It is a versatile, highly tolerable, and stable base oil. It counts as a medium spreader and can be mixed excellently with other oils. It feels light on the skin and leaves an elegant, delicately lipid-replenishing sensation that disappears after a few minutes. The skin feels nourished, soft, and tenderly cared for - without appearing greasy. It is optimally suited for medium and dry skin, but can be used in oil blends for all skin types.

It is also a perfect base oil for body oils and body lotions, as it is easy to apply and has a light feel—but is not too light, and provides gentle care for the skin. Due to its balanced profile, MCT-9 can be used well as the sole oil component in a product!

Furthermore, MCT-9 has a delicately floral natural scent. This is not overly intrusive but can come through in the final product and even support or round off some perfume blends. 

Usage concentration and processing

  • use as part of the oil phase
    • 2 - 30% in emulsions
    • up to 100% in anhydrous products

    Features at a glance

    • medium-spreading, light oil component
    • delicately floral natural scent
    • perfect base oil for all skin types
    • elegant application properties
    • can also be used pure as a care oil
    • palm oil-free and vegan