Caproic Acid
Caproic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent. It is used in 15 products in our dataset. It carries no restriction under the EU Cosmetics Regulation annexes.
| INCI name | CAPROIC ACID |
| Function | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, FRAGRANCE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING |
| CAS number | 142-62-1 |
| EC number | 205-550-7 |
| Prevalence | 15 products (0.02% of dataset) |
| Most used in | Skincare |
| EU status | No annex restriction |
| Monthly searches | 1,900 |
Used in
Lip Moisturizers 20%Serums 20%Blushes 13.3%Hair Oils 13.3%Lip Oils 13.3%Highlighters 6.7%
Frequently asked
- What does Caproic Acid do in skincare?
- Caproic Acid functions as a cleansing, surfactant - emulsifying agent in cosmetic formulas.
- What products contain Caproic Acid?
- It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially lip moisturizers (20% of its uses).
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