Creating a Fast-Absorbing Serum with Fractionated Coconut Oil

Fractionated Coconut Oil (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is an excellent choice for a lightweight serum base. Unlike regular coconut oil, the fractionation process removes the longer-chain fatty acids, resulting in a liquid oil that is:

• Lightweight and Fast-Absorbing: It penetrates the skin quickly without leaving a heavy or greasy residue.
• Non-Sticky: Its light texture contributes to a smooth, non-tacky feel on the skin.
• Resistant to Rancidity: The removal of easily oxidized fatty acids gives it a very long shelf life and prevents the typical "rancid" smell associated with some natural oils.
• Odorless and Colorless: It won't interfere with the scent or appearance of other ingredients in your serum.

Formulation Tips

1. Use Fractionated Coconut Oil as the Base: You can use Fractionated Coconut Oil as the primary or sole oil phase in your serum formulation. Its light nature will help achieve the desired fast absorption.
2. Consider Adding Lighter Esters: To further enhance the lightweight feel and replace heavier oils or silicones, you could incorporate ingredients like CocoSilk™ (Coco-Caprylate/Caprate). This ester is known for its dry, silky feel and can improve spreadability and absorption.
3. Explore Gel Bases: If you prefer a gel texture for your serum, a base like Fractionated Coconut Oil Gel could be a suitable starting point. This provides a translucent gel texture derived from fractionated coconut oil.
4. Keep the Formula Simple: Avoid adding too many heavy or occlusive ingredients if your primary goal is fast absorption and a non-sticky feel.
5. Add Actives: You can incorporate oil-soluble active ingredients into the Fractionated Coconut Oil base.

By utilizing Fractionated Coconut Oil, potentially combined with other light esters, you can effectively create a serum that is quickly absorbed, feels light and non-sticky, and remains stable over time.