"Low penalty" in all categories.
- Origin(s): Vegetal, Synthetic
- Other languages: Capricilglicol, Caprililglicol, Caprylyl glikol, Caprylylglykol, Glicole caprilico, Glikol kaprylowy, Kapril-glikol, Kaprilil glikol, Kaprylový glykol, Каприлил гликол, Цаприлил глицол, קפריליל גליקול, كابريليل جلايكول, カプリリルグリコール, 카프릴릴 글리콜
- INCI name: CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
- EINECS/ELINCS number: 214-254-7
- Classification: Glycol
- Organic-compatible (COSMOS Reference)
Namely
Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from caprylic acid. It is found in the milk of some mammals, as well as in palm and coconut oils. It is an effective humectant (retains water) and emollient (softens the skin) providing a unique sensation on the skin, it has antimicrobial efficacy and improves that of traditional preservatives. For these reasons, it is used in a multitude of cosmetic products.
Its functions (INCI)
- Deodorant : Reduces or masks unpleasant body odors
- Emollient : Softens and smoothes the skin
- Hair conditioning : Leaves hair easy to comb, soft, soft and shiny and / or confers volume, lightness and shine
- Skin conditioning : Maintains skin in good condition
This ingredient is present in 13.55% of cosmetics.
Products that contains it
