Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
Explained
Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is used for its gentle antimicrobial properties. It also helps moisturize the skin as a humectant.
One part of Xylityl Sesquicaprylate is mono and diesters of caprylic acid. Caprylic Acid is a fatty acid. The other part is hexitol anhydrides derived from xylitol. Xylitol is a natural sugar found in fruits and vegetables.
As a humectant, Xylityl Sesquicaprylate helps attract water to your skin. This helps with increasing hydration for your skin.
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What it does
Antimicrobial
Capable of destroying or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms
Emulsifying
The act of emulsion: a suspension of small globules of one liquid in a second liquid with which the first will not mix
Humectant
A substance that promotes retention of moisture.
Skin Conditioning
To hydrate and soften skin
Prevalence
Less common
Percentage of products that contain it
0.1%
Top categories
Makeup
Moisturizers
Cleansers
Position
Predominant list placement
Bottom 50%
References
Products with Xylityl Sesquicaprylate
CosIng Data
CosIng ID
89227
INCI Name
XYLITYL SESQUICAPRYLATE
All Functions
Antimicrobial, Deodorant, Emulsifying, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant
