MCT OIL

Bulk MCT Oil for Cosmetic Formulation

MCT Oil is a fractionated vegetable oil valued in cosmetic formulation for its light texture, fast absorption and strong compatibility with active ingredients. As a wholesale supplier of essential and vegetable oils, Royal Bio provides bulk MCT Oil to cosmetic laboratories, artisan soap makers and professional formulators. This guide explains what it is, how it is obtained, and its most common cosmetic applications.

What Is MCT Oil?

MCT Oil (medium-chain triglyceride oil) is obtained through fractionation of vegetable oils, a process that isolates the medium-chain fatty acids responsible for its distinctive texture. The result is a nearly colorless, virtually odorless oil with better oxidative stability than many conventional vegetable oils.

For cosmetic formulation, these properties translate into an oil that absorbs quickly, leaves no greasy film, and acts as an excellent carrier for fat-soluble actives, making it easy to incorporate into emulsions, serums and oil-free blends.

Main Cosmetic Uses of MCT Oil

Creams and emulsions. MCT Oil lends lightness to facial and body creams, improving spreadability and reducing greasiness without compromising emulsion stability.

Facial serums. Thanks to its fast absorption and neutral scent, it is used as a base or diluent in serums, helping carry concentrated actives and essential oils.

Body and hair oils. Its silky texture makes it a common ingredient in non-greasy body oils and in hair products aimed at shine without weighing hair down.

Makeup and oil-free products. It is used in liquid makeup formulations and oil-free cosmetics as a light base compatible with pigments and other vegetable oils.

CAS: 73398-61-5. EINECS: -. INCI: Caprylic / Capric Triglycerides.