What is it?
Decyl cocoate is an ester created from the natural fatty acids of coconut oil that is widely used in skincare products for its emollient and conditioning properties and also as a texturing agent.
Where does it come from?
Decyl cocoate is sourced from coconut oil, a natural oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts. The fatty acids obtained from coconut oil undergo a chemical process called esterification, where they react with decyl alcohol to form decyl cocoate. This process results in a substance that maintains the moisturizing benefits of coconut oil while being more stable and less greasy.