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Capric Acid

Explained

Capric Acid is a saturated fatty acid. It is naturally found in coconut oil and palm kernel oil. Creating capric acid involves the oxidation of decanol, a primary alcohol. This ingredient has perfuming, masking, and antibacterial properties.

Capric Acid is mainly used in perfume and to create artificial fruit flavors. Masking ingredients are used to cover the scent of another ingredient.

Interestingly, capric acid has a rancid scent on its own.

See all 106 products with Capric Acid

Comedogenic Rating
2
Irritancy Rating
2
Users who like it
18%
Users who avoid it
82%

What it does

Cleansing To free from dirt, contamination, or impurities
Emulsifying The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Masking Obscuring or blocking
Perfuming A substance that emits and diffuses a fragrant odor, especially a volatile liquid distilled from flowers or preparedsynthetically.

Alternative names

Decanoic Acid
Decylic Acid

Prevalence

Less common Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Cleansers
Moisturizers
Makeup
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%

References

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Products with Capric Acid

Some By Mi AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser
Some By Mi
AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Acne Clear Body Cleanser
Body Wash
Farmacy Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser
Farmacy
Whipped Greens Foaming Oil-Free Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Pyunkang Yul Cleansing Foam
Pyunkang Yul
Cleansing Foam
Face Cleanser
Cetaphil Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser US
Cetaphil
Healthy Radiance Brightness Reveal Creamy Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Laneige Multi Deep-Clean Cleanser
Laneige
Multi Deep-Clean Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Dove Pampering Shea Butter And Vanilla Body Wash
Dove
Pampering Shea Butter And Vanilla Body Wash
Body Wash
Hada Labo Gokujyun Premium Eye Care
Hada Labo
Gokujyun Premium Eye Care
Eye Moisturizer
Benton Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam
Benton
Deep Green Tea Cleansing Foam
Face Cleanser
The Creme Shop Hello Kitty Double Cleanse 2-in-1 Facial Cleanser
The Creme Shop
Hello Kitty Double Cleanse 2-in-1 Facial Cleanser
Face Cleanser
Holika Holika Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam
Holika Holika
Aloe Facial Cleansing Foam
Face Cleanser
Starface Space Wash®
Starface
Space Wash®
Face Cleanser
Cow Brand Mutenka Gyunyu Non-Additive Make-Up Cleansing Milk
Cow Brand Mutenka
Gyunyu Non-Additive Make-Up Cleansing Milk
Makeup Remover
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CosIng Data

CosIng ID 74803
INCI Name CAPRIC ACID
EC #  206-376-4
All Functions Cleansing, Emulsifying, Masking, Perfuming, Surfactant