Preservative

Glyceryl Caprylate

INCI · Glyceryl Caprylate

Revelika safety grade

Overview

A monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid that does two jobs at once: it softens skin as a light emollient and it makes life harder for microbes, so formulators use it to support a preservative system while it also improves feel.

Who it's for

Lightweight lotions, essences and products aiming at a short ingredient list, where one multitasking ingredient replaces two.

Cautions

It is a support ingredient rather than a preservative in its own right, and a formula relying on it alone for protection is making a bigger claim than the material supports. It has no active effect on skin beyond emolliency.

Suitability
Suits skin type
Dry Oily Combination Sensitive Acne-prone Mature Normal
Concentration
Concentration0 – 10%
Effective from
Max safe
In the glossary
Frequently asked
What does Glyceryl Caprylate do in skincare?

A monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid that does two jobs at once: it softens skin as a light emollient and it makes life harder for microbes, so formulators use it to support a preservative system while it also improves feel.

Is Glyceryl Caprylate considered safe for skin?

It is a support ingredient rather than a preservative in its own right, and a formula relying on it alone for protection is making a bigger claim than the material supports. It has no active effect on skin beyond emolliency.

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