Abstract: The present disclosure provides a topical composition comprising (a) 70 to 95% (w/w) of a triglyceride; (b) 1 to 15% (w/w) of an ester of C8 to C16 fatty acid; and (c) 0.1 to 0.3% (w/w) of vitamin E, wherein the triglyceride is a medium chain triglyceride comprising C6 to C12 fatty acids. The present disclosure provides a process for preparing the topical composition. The present disclosure also provides a skin-care and a hair-care topical composition.