Explained
Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid commonly found in plant oils, such as palm and coconut oils.
Much of the research is based on caprylic acid derived from coconut oil. Coconut oil is an emollient and helps moisturize the skin.
Caprylic Acid has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Several studies found it to be effective at treating yeast infections. It also has anti-inflammatory properties. Besides cosmetics, this ingredient is also used for a variety of medical purposes such as treating digestive disorders.
This ingredient is minimally soluble in water.
Read more about a similar ingredient Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride.
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Also known as: Octanoic Acid
Caprylic Acid is a rare cosmetic ingredient, with about 2.1% of the products in our database containing it.
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Where it's used
Caprylic Acid is most often found as ingredient number 10 within an ingredient list.
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References
Products with Caprylic Acid
CosIng Data
- CosIng ID: 74813
- INCI Name: CAPRYLIC ACID
- INN Name: octanoic acid
- EC #: Â 204-677-5
- All Functions: Cleansing, Emulsifying, Masking, Perfuming, Surfactant
