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Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: effective % & pH 카프릴릭/카프릭트라이글리세라이드

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Quick answer: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: effective concentration 1–15% depending on the format, optimal pH not relevant; it is an oil phase ingredient, evidence Moderate. A reliable, stable emollient. Its presence high on a list tells you the texture will be silky rather than greasy.

How much Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride actually works? Here's the dosage, pH and evidence — the formulator-level read behind the % on a Korean label.

Effective %1–15% depending on the format
Optimal pHnot relevant; it is an oil phase ingredient
EvidenceModerate
Onsetimmediate (feel)

What the % on the label really means

A reliable, stable emollient. Its presence high on a list tells you the texture will be silky rather than greasy.

⚠️ Ceiling: At high levels in an oily-skin formula it can feel richer than intended, though it rates low for comedogenicity.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride guide →How Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride works →

Sources: PubMed — Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride & skin ↗ · AAD skin-care basics ↗

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