Caprylic/Capric Glycerides

Caprylic/Capric Glycerides is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning - emollient agent. It is used in 188 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
CAS number85409-09-2
EC number287-075-5
Prevalence188 products (0.2% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )

Used in

General Moisturizers 11.2%Serums 8%Eyebrows 6.4%Sunscreens 5.9%Blushes 4.8%Body Lotions 4.3%

Frequently asked

What does Caprylic/Capric Glycerides do in skincare?
Caprylic/Capric Glycerides functions as a skin conditioning - emollient agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Caprylic/Capric Glycerides allowed in cosmetics?
Yes, but it is regulated in the EU — it appears in a Cosmetics Regulation annex with usage conditions.
What products contain Caprylic/Capric Glycerides?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially general moisturizers (11.2% of its uses).

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