Glyceryl Caprylate
INCI · Glyceryl Caprylate
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.
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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.