COCONUT FRACTIONATED OIL (MCT)

Bulk Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT) for Cosmetics

Fractionated coconut oil (MCT) is a stable, liquid cosmetic raw material derived from coconut oil, highly valued by laboratories and formulators for its lightness and excellent sensory profile. This guide covers what it is, how it is obtained, and its main applications in professional cosmetic formulation, as well as its availability as a wholesale oil for industrial and artisan projects.

What is Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT)?

Fractionated coconut oil is produced by fractionating natural coconut oil, a process that separates and removes the fatty acids that solidify at room temperature. The result is a light, colorless to pale yellow oil, rich in caprylic and capric acid, that stays liquid and stable even at lower temperatures.

This stability, combined with its low viscosity and fast absorption, makes it a widely used ingredient in cosmetics as a base or carrier oil. As a wholesale oils supplier, Royal Bio provides this product in bulk with consistent quality parameters, suited for integration into large-scale manufacturing processes.

Main Cosmetic Uses of Fractionated Coconut Oil (MCT)

Massage carrier oil. Its light, non-greasy, fast-absorbing texture makes it ideal as a carrier oil in professional massage formulations, providing smooth glide without leaving a sticky residue on the skin.

Vehicle for actives and essential oils. Thanks to its oxidative stability and its neutral effect on the scent and color of other ingredients, it is used as a diluent for essential oils and lipophilic actives in cosmetic formulations, a common need among wholesale essential oils buyers.

Emollient in creams and lotions. It provides softness and hydration without a greasy feel, improving the spreadability and finish of emulsions, balms, and body lotions for professional use.

Hair care formulation. It is incorporated into hair oils and serums for its lightness, hydrating without weighing down the hair, making it a common choice in hair care lines developed by laboratories.

CAS: 73398-61-5. EINECS: 277-452-2. INCI: Caprylic / Capric triglyceride.