Capric Acid
Capric Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 40 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex). PubMed carries 123 studies of its skin or topical use.
| INCI name | CAPRIC ACID |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 334-48-5 |
| EC number | 206-376-4 |
| Prevalence | 40 products (0.04% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | Restricted (annex ) |
| Scientific studies | 123 on PubMed (skin/cosmetic/topical) |
| Monthly searches | 1,600 |
Used in
Face Cleansers 35%General Moisturizers 7.5%Blushes 5%Body Washes 5%Hair Oils 5%Hand Cream 5%
Frequently asked
- What does Capric Acid do in skincare?
- Capric Acid functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- Is Capric Acid allowed in cosmetics?
- Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
- What products contain Capric Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (35% of its uses).
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