Fatty Acids
Caproic acid C6
A short-chain saturated fatty acid of natural origin, caproic acid (also called hexanoic acid) has an oily liquid appearance.
Function: Emollient
Application: Used for ester production, skincare.
Caprylic acid C8
A medium-chain saturated fatty acid of natural origin, caprylic acid, with an oily liquid appearance, is known for its antifungal properties.
Function: Emollient
Application: Used for ester production, skincare, cleansers, shampoo.
Capric acid C10
A medium-chain saturated fatty acid of natural origin, capric acid is beneficial for the upper layers of the epidermis.
Function: Emollient, thickener, surfactant
Application: Ester production, and perfumery.
Lauric acid C12
A saturated fatty acid of natural origin, lauric acid is beneficial for the upper layers of the epidermis.
Function: Emollient, thickener, surfactant
Application: Ester production, and perfumery.
Myristic acid C14
A saturated fatty acid of natural origin, myristic acid is used as an emulsifier in cosmetics.
Function: Emulsifier, cleanser, smoothing, degreasing
Application: Cleanser, cosmetics, perfumes.
Palmitic acid C16
A saturated C16 fatty acid is beneficial for the upper layers of the epidermis.
Function: Emollient and emulsifier
Application: Cleansing products and body creams for its cleansing and opacifying properties. It can also be used in the formulation of perfumes.
Stearic acid C18
A saturated fatty acid of natural origin, stearic acid is beneficial for the upper layers of the epidermis.
Function: Thickener, emulsifier, emollient, and stabilizer
Application: Body creams, balms; candle production.
Palmitostearic acid C16/18
Palmitostearic acid is a blend of palmitic acid and stearic acid of natural origin. Various cuts/ratios between C16 and C18 are available. It is beneficial for the upper layers of the epidermis.
Function: Thickener, emulsifier, emollient, and stabilizer
Application: Body creams, balms, candle production.
Oleic acid C18:1
A monounsaturated fatty acid of natural origin.
Function: Emollient, emulsifier
Application: Cleansing products, body creams, and balms.
It is an excellent skin regenerating agent that tones the epidermis.