Capryloyl Salicylic Acid

Capryloyl Salicylic Acid is a cosmetic ingredient used as a skin conditioning agent. It is used in 260 products in our dataset. It is regulated in the EU (listed in a Cosmetics Regulation annex).

INCI nameCAPRYLOYL SALICYLIC ACID
FunctionSKIN CONDITIONING
CAS number70424-62-3
Prevalence260 products (0.28% of dataset)
Most used inSkincare
EU statusRestricted (annex )
Monthly searches260

Used in

Face Cleansers 19.6%Toners 15.4%Serums 11.5%General Moisturizers 9.6%Exfoliators 7.3%Makeup Removers 7.3%

Frequently asked

What does Capryloyl Salicylic Acid do in skincare?
Capryloyl Salicylic Acid functions as a skin conditioning agent in cosmetic formulas.
Is Capryloyl Salicylic 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 Capryloyl Salicylic Acid?
It is most commonly found in Skincare products, especially face cleansers (19.6% of its uses).

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