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Caprylyl Glycol

Our database includes 16,088 products that contain Caprylyl Glycol.

Explained

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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What it does

Emollient Having the quality of softening or soothing the skin.
Humectant A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning To hydrate and soften skin

Prevalence

Somewhat common Percentage of products that contain it
23.2%
Top categories
Makeup
Treatments
Moisturizers
Position Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
Concentration Concentrations we've seen
2%

References

CosIng Data

CosIng ID 74860
INCI Name CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
EC #  214-254-7
All Functions Deodorant, Emollient, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning